Monessen Hearth GLX18 User Manual

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Heater in 
Fireplace or 
Firebox
8" or More
 of
Heat Resistant
Material
Hood
HEAT RESISTANT
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE INSTALLATION WITH WOODEN MANTEL,
MATERIAL
SHELF OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTION
MEASUREMENT
DLX/GLX 18
DLX/GLX 24 AND 28
12" or more
Hood not required. Observe profiles (side
Hood not required. Observe profile (side
elevations) shown in 
Figure 7, page14.
elevations) shown in 
Figure 9, page 15.
8" to less than 12"
Install hood and observe profiles shown
Install hood and observe profiles shown
in Figure 8, page 14; OR extend heat
in Figure 7, page 14; OR extend heat
resistant material to at least 12" and observe
resistant material to at least 12" and observe
profiles shown in 
Figure 7, page 14.
profiles shown in 
Figure 9, page 15.
Less than 8"
Extend heat resistant material to at least
Extend heat resistant material to at least
8", install hood and observe profiles shown
8", install hood and observe profiles shown
in Figure 8, page 14; OR extend heat
in Figure 7, page 14; OR extend heat
resistant material to at least 12" and observe
resistant material to at least 12" and observe
profiles shown in 
Figure 8, page 14.
profiles shown in 
Figure 8, page 14.
CLEARANCES 
AND
 HEIGHT REQUIRMENTS
Heat resistant material (minimum requirements) with wooden mantel or other combustible projection:
To install the heater with a wooden mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above, first measure the heat resistant
material shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Measuring Heat Resistant Material for Mantel
TABLE B - Heat Resistant Material Heights and Mantel Location