Installation, Continued, Mantel clearances – Desa "R" Models User Manual

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INSTALLATION

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must
also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel
shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of
fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When
Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have
a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum
mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown
in Figure 7 when using hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum
clearances shown, you must do one of the following:
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain

the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you

must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor-
ing (see Figure 9).

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

14"
Min.

Combustible
Material

Noncombustible Material

Hearth

5"
Min.

Combustible
Material

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace
Clearances If Installed at Floor
Level

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace
Clearances Above
Combustible Flooring

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material

Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height

Distances to
Underside of
Mantel

Top of Fireplace
Opening

Underside of
Mantel Shelf

12"

8"

(A)

18"

14"

20"

17"

22"

19"

24"

20"

All minimum
distances are
in inches

Log Set
24"/30" Models

18" Model

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

Mantel Shelf

INSTALLATION

Mantel Clearances

Floor Clearances

Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material

8"
Min.

12"

15"

18"

All minimum
distances are
in inches

Log Sets
18", 24",
& 30" Models

20"

2

1

/2

"

6"

8"

10"

12"

Distances to
Underside of
Mantel

Hood
(GA6050, GA6052,
or GA6053)

Top of Fireplace
Opening

Underside of
Mantel Shelf

Mantel Shelf

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