ZCVRB47 –Unvented Chase VS Vented Chase- Choose Your Installation
Look at the following chart before you begin the installation.
Low
Enclosure
Wall Surface
Temperature
above front of
fireplace
TV above Fireplace
with Recessed
Installation option
Mantel Height
(From Bottom of
Unit)
Heat can be
directed to
second room
UNVENTED CHASE
70”
Warm
Yes
2” at 41-7/16”
No
VENTED CHASE
70”
40% Cooler
than
unvented chase
Yes
(Recommended)
Any size at 39-7/16”
Yes
FRAMED AS
UNVENTED CHASE:
This is a traditional fireplace installation where the
fireplace is built into an unvented chase.
•
Non-Combustible Materials Must be used
on face
of fireplace
•
Wall surface temperature will be moderately hot
•
TV above Fireplace is allowed
•
Mantel height is higher
Fireplace will be installed with Ventilation Plates in place
(as shipped).
FRAMED AS
VENTED CHASE:
The fireplace is installed into a vented chase. There are many
different styles of vented chase. See pages in manual for
installation details and information.
•
Non-Combustible Materials Must be used
on face of
fireplace
•
Chase walls will be cool to the touch.
•
A TV is allowed above the fireplace.
•
Mantel height is lower
Fireplace will be installed with
Ventilation Plates
removed
(see instructions in manual).
•
A minimum opening of 105 square inches of
ventilation area is required.
•
Kingsman
V46EG or VL60EGS
Grills may be used.
•
If a custom grill is used, free air opening must total
105 square inches with no sloping louvers.
See
“Unvented Chase”
Framing Section
See
“Vented Chase”
Framing Section
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CAUTION:
IF VENTILATION PLATES ARE
REMOVED, YOU
MUST
VENT THE CHASE!
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