Monessen Hearth MJ27NR - Manual (Page 16)

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14" Minimum
FP2004
min clear nocomb floor
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Combustible
Material
This Distance May Now be
Less Than 1 3 /
8
"
FP2004
FLOOR CLEARANCE
The gas log heater must be installed at least 1 3 /
8
" above any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting or
tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the fireplace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top
surface of carpeting, tile, etc. Figure 10
OR
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the floor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as
slate or marble is installed between the base of the fireplace and the combustible flooring. Figure 11
1 3 /
8
" Minimum
FP2003
min clear comb floor
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Combustible
Material
FP2003
Figure 10 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring
Figure 11 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace