Vanguard Heating VS24PR - Manual (Page 10)

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Non-Combustible Requirements for
Material Distance (A) Safe Installation
12" or more Non-combustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces-
sories, page 30).
Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See
Between 8" and 12", above.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Non-Combustible
Material Distance (A)
Requirements for Safe Installation
12" or more Non-combustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces-
sories, page 30).
Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See
Between 8" and 12", above.
WARNING
Non-combustible material must extend 8" above the fireplace opening.
INSTALLING
Continued
Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances
If Using Mantel
You must have non-combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible materials (such
as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-combus-
tible material behind it. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8 inches up. If non-combustible
material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory. Even if non-combustible material
is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See chart
below and Figures 6 and 7 , page 11 for minimum clearances.
WARNING
Non-combustible material must extend 8" above the fireplace opening.