Desa VGL18NRA - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min. 12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24" Models
20"
2 1/2 "
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052
GA6053)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
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
Mantel Shelf
12"
(A)
18" 20" 22" 24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24" Models
2 1/2 "
6"
8"
10"