FPI P36D-LP, Owners & Installation Manual

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FPI P36D Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace 9
INSTALLATION
The HeatWave Duct Kit and the Heat
Release Kit have different clearance
and framing requirements, check the
HeatWave and Heat Release manual
for details.
Heat Release Kit
The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:
A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of
the greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
IMPORTANT: See page 17 for framing note on Barcelona Trim and Palace Series Fronts.
Clearance to Combustibles from:
Back 0" (0mm)
Side 0" (0mm)
Floor 0" (0mm)
NOTE: The minimum floor clearance must be maintained from the top surface of the carpeting, tile, etc.
Minimum Clearance from Top of Unit to:
Ceiling from top of unit. 32" (1016mm)
Side Wall Clearances:
Bay or Flush Front 6"* (152mm)
Barcelona Trim 6"* (152mm)
Cast Faceplate 6"* (152mm)
Kensington Front 6"* (152mm)
Balmoral & Westminster Front 6"* (152mm)
* Measured from Surround or Front. See page 14 for dimensions.
Horizontal Vent Clearances:
Top 2" (51mm)
Side 1-1/2" (38mm)
Bottom 1-1/2" (38mm)
Vertical Vent Clearances 1-1/4" (32mm)
Alcove Clearances**:
Max. Depth 36" (914mm)
Min. Width 48" 1219mm)
Min. Height 72" 1829mm)
**Approved for one sidewall installation only when using Barcelona Trim.
WARNING: Fire hazard is an extreme risk if these clearances are not adhered to.
CLEARANCES
Barcelona & Double Screen Door Installations
To install the combination of the Barcelona front and screen doors
you must use non-combustible mantel in conjunction with the
already required framing specs for the Barcelona front.
Steel studs and non-combustible material on the facing must be
adhered to.