NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLuSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
6
40"
16"
Optional
Hearth
Extension
Fireplace
Opening
Top Stand-
Off Spacer
(on appliance)
Top of Appliance
Finished Wall
Header
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
(shaded area)
shown with hood
Installed (required
on EWVF36)
ceiling clearance:
The ceiling must be at
least 40" from the top of the firebox opening
(
Figure 2
).
Noncombustible material:
Noncombustible
materials, such as slate and marble, must be
at least 1/2" thick and may be used without
restriction above the firebox opening, to the
sides or as a hearth extension, so long as
they do not obstruct vent openings for heat
circulating models.
REcommENDAtIoN: Use high temperature
finish material for the mantels.
clearances
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Figures 2 through 4
are maintained. Left and
right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe
installation. Failure to follow these requirements
may create a fire hazard.
sidewall clearances:
The sides of the firebox
opening must be at least 16" from any com-
bustible wall (
Figure 2
).
Figure 2
Not to Scale
Figure 1
combustible Wall clearance
Above Appliance (all models)
Figure 3
cAUtIoN
Do not install in the vicinity where
gasoline or other flammable liquids
may be stored. the Vent-Free fire-
box must be kept clear and free from
these combustible materials.
WARNINg
Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger insert or other acces-
sory not approved for use with this
appliance.
WARNINg
Do not install these built-in Vent-
Free fireboxes in sleeping quarters,
or in recreational vehicles.
WARNINgs
Do not install these appliances:
•
Where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 42" from the front
of the Vent-Free room heater.
•
In high traffic areas.
•
In windy or drafty areas.
locAtIoN oF FIREboX
Carefully select the best location for installation
of your built-in Vent-Free firebox. The following
factors should be taken into consideration:
•
Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork
and windows.
•
Location must not be affected by drafts
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air
registers for forced air furnaces/air condi-
tioners, windows or doors.
•
Installation must provide adequate ventila-
tion and combustion air.
•
Do not install this firebox in a sleeping room
or bathroom.
•
Location should be out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies due
to heat from firebox.
• Never obstruct the front opening of the
Vent-Free firebox or restrict the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
• Minimize modifications to existing construc-
tion. See
Figure 1
for location suggestions.
Do
