Monessen Hearth DLX28 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. Refer to Figure 11.

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. Refer to Figure 12.