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Figure 3a - Mantel Clearances with Standard Hood
Figure 3b - Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended 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
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
CLEARANCES
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 the front edges of the firebox is 1 1/2".