Vanguard Heating Gas Log Heater - Manual (Page 13)

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INSTALLING
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Floor Clearances
A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum
distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min. 12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24", and
30" Models
20"
2 1
/2 "
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Non-Combustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material