HVFL Unvented Gas Logs
59D1016
9
CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
W
ARNING
The dimensions shown in Figures 4 through 12 and defined in the fireplace
manufacturer's instructions are
minimum clearances
to maintain when
installing this heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the heater.
When heater is installed into a ventless firebox, minimum clearances, as
specified by the ventless firebox manufacturer, must be met.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to
follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard.
Sidewall and ceiling clearances:
The
sides
of the fire-
place opening must be
at least 16"
from any combustible
wall. The
ceiling
must be
at least 42"
from the top of the
fireplace opening.
16"
42"
FP1996
wall ceiling clearances
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
FP1996
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements)
with no wooden mantel or other combustible pro-
jection:
To install the gas logs into a fireplace with no wooden
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above the
fireplace opening, measure the heat resistant material
height,
per Figure 5, then see
TABLE A
.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must
be
at least 1/2” thick. Sheet metal should not be installed
onto combustible material.
IMPORTANT:
If you cannot meet these minimum clear-
ances you must operate the heater with chimney flue
damper open. Refer to “Installing Vented Applications”
found on page 18.
FP2795
Measure heat resist material
Heat Resis-
tant Material
Measure This
Distance
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
FP795
Figure 5 -
Measure Heat Resistant Material
Table A -
Heat Resistant Material Requirements with No
Mantel or Combustible Projection
Heat Resistant
Material
Requirements for Safe Installation
Measurement
18HVFL
24HVFL
1” or more
Hood not required
8” or less than 1”
Hood not required
Extend heat
resistant mat’l to
1” or install hood
Figure 5
Less than 8”
Extend heat resistant
Extend heat
material to at least 8” resistant mat’l to
and install hood.
at least 8” and
Figure 5
install hood.
Figure 5.
OR
, extend heat
resistant material to
a height of at
least 1”
