Monessen Hearth mhsc eyf18 User Manual

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Heater in 
Fireplace or 
Firebox

5" Minimum

Combustible

Material

14" Minimum

Heater in 
Fireplace or 
Firebox

Combustible

Material

This Distance
May Now Be
Less than 5"

The gas log heater must be installed at least 5" 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. See Figure 9.

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. See Figure 10.