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INSTALLATION
Continued
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance 
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 11, 
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 clear-
ances shown, you must do one 
of the following: 
• operate the logs only with the 
ue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
14"
Min.
Combustible 
Material 
Noncombustible Material 
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances 
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances 
When Using Hood
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A.  If  installing  appliance  on  the  oor  level, 
you must maintain the minimum distance 
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B.  If combustible materials are less than 14" 
to the replace, you must install appliance 
at least 5" above the combustible ooring 
(see Figure 9).
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible 
Material 
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances 
Above Combustible Flooring
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP 
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED 
OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, ap-
pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel 
burning replace with a working ue and con-
structed of noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal-
lation of this gas log set as a vented appliance 
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts re-
quires the damper be permanently removed 
or welded in the fully open position.
You may use this heater as a vented product. 
There are three reasons for operating your 
heater in the vented mode.
1.  The replace does not meet the clearance 
to combustibles requirements for vent-
free operation.
2.  State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation.
3.  You prefer vented operation.
Minimum
Noncombustible 
Material 
8"
Min.
12" 15" 18"
All minimum 
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
24" Models
20"
2 
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to 
Underside of
Mantel 
Hood
(GA6050
or GA6053)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf










