107068For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.com99INSTALLATIONMantel ClearancesFloor ClearancesINSTALLATIONContinuedMANTEL CLEARANCESIn addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, youmust also meet required clearances between fireplace opening andmantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you willneed a hood.Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceIf you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top offireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance whenUsing a HoodIf minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have a hood.When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearancesrequired. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when usinga hood.NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-mum clearances shown, you must do one of thefollowing:• operate the logs only with the flue damper open• raise the mantel to an acceptable height• remove the mantelFLOOR CLEARANCESA. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintainthe minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, youmust install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor-ing (see Figure 9).NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls andmantels become hot during operation. Walls andmantels above the firebox may become hot to thetouch. If installed properly, these temperatures meetthe requirement of the national product standard.Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood14"Min.CombustibleMaterialNoncombustible MaterialHearth5"Min.CombustibleMaterialFigure 9 - Minimum FireplaceClearances AboveCombustible FlooringFigure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using HoodFigure 8 - Minimum FireplaceClearances If Installed at FloorLevelMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterial 8"Min.12" 15" 18"All minimumdistances arein inchesLog Set18" and 24"Models20"2 1/2 "6"8"10"12"Distances toUnderside ofMantelHood(GA6050, GA6052)Top of FireplaceOpeningUnderside ofMantel ShelfMantel ShelfMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterialMinimum Non-CombustibleMaterial HeightDistances toUnderside ofMantelTop of FireplaceOpeningUnderside ofMantel ShelfMantel Shelf12"8"(A)18"8"20"14"22"17"24"20"All minimumdistances arein inchesLog Set24" Model18" Model2 1/2 "6"8"10"(GA6050, GA6052,or GA6053)