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The Breckenridge Premium Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
SEE-THROUGH FIREBOX MODELS:
PENINSULA FIREBOX MODELS:
VFP36SB2EL-1
VFP36PB2EL-1
VFP36SB2EF-1
VFP36PB2EF-1
Empire Comfort Systems
918 Freeburg Avenue
Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623
Mantel Clearances with Standard Hood
MANTEL
STANDARD
HOOD
17 ½”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
4 ½”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
8”
6 ½”
5”
3 ½”
1 ½”
0”
6 ½”
9”
11”
13”
15”
Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
MANTEL
13”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
8”
MIN.
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
22”
8”
20”
6 ½”
18”
5”
16”
3 ½”
14 ½”
2 ½”
24 ½”
0”
FIREBOX
FACE
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
(NOT AVAILABLE ON
PENINSULA OPEN END)
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
Combustible material clearance from front of firebox: 36" minimum
Sidewall Clearances:
The clearance from the inside of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 1 3/4".
Firebox Side and Back Clearances:
The firebox outer casing side(s) require a minimum 1/2" clearance to combustibles.
Top Framing and Finishing:
Combustible framing may rest on top of standoffs. Combustible finishing materials may extend to the top standoff screws on the
front edge of the top outer wrap.
Ceiling Clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the hood.
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 com-
bustible mantel is installed, it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below.
Grate Clearance:
The minimum clearance between the front legs of the grate and the front edges of the firebox is 1 1/2".
Clearances