Golden Blount Precision Flame Burner - Manual (Page 7)

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CLEARANCES
(continued)
Sidewall & Ceiling Clearances
(Figure 3)
FIGURE 3
The sides of the fireplace opening must be 6" from any
combustible wall. The ceiling must be at least 41" from the fireplace
opening.
Mantel Clearances Without Hood
(Figure 4)
You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace
opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 12" above
fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least
1/2" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible
material.
If your installation does not meet the above clearances, you must
proceed to one of the following steps:
• Use a hood
• Operate the heater with flue damper open. See page 10 for
Installing as a Vented Appliance.
• Raise the mantel to the proper height.
• Remove the mantel.
Mantel Clearances With Hood
(Figure 5)
You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace
opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" above
fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be at least
1/2" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible
material.
Example: A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2" at a
minimum of 13-1/2" above the opening, and a maximum of 6" at a
minimum of 15" above the opening.
Non-Combustible Requirements For
Material Distance Safe Installation
12" or more Non-combustible material
Less than 12" Non-combustible material must
be extended to at least 8" with the
installation of the optional fireplace
hood.If you cannot extend non-
combustible material at least 8",
you must operate heater with flue
damper open.
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances,
you must proceed to one of the following steps:
• Operate the heater with the flue damper open. See page 10
for Installing as a Vented Appliance.
• Raise the mantel to the proper height.
• Remove the mantel.
Floor Clearance
(Figure 6)
If installing heater at floor level, the minimum distance to
combustibles is “0” inches.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5