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ceiling clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than 42"
from the top of the hood.
See Figures 3a and 3b.
Mantel clearances:
Vent free firebox models must use the hood
supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits
available for each model. if a combustible mantel is installed,
it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below.
grate clearance:
The minimum clearance between the front legs
of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2".
Leave at least 36" clearance from the front of the firebox.
MANTEL
STANDARD
HOOD
13”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
11 1/2”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
22”
8”
20”
6 ½”
18”
5”
16”
3 ½”
14”
2”
12 ½”
3/4”
24 ½”
0”
figure 3a - Mantel clearances with Standard hood
Figure 3b - Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
MANTEL
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
22”
8”
20”
6 ½”
18”
5”
16”
3 ½”
14 ½”
2 ½”
24 ½”
0”
16 ½”
CLEaRanCES