Monessen Hearth MJ27PR User Manual

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86D0024
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