Monessen Hearth AVFLST42NTSC, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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AVFLST Vent Free Fireplace
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 6 and
7 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined
when facing the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal
-
lation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a
fire hazard.
Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of
the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should not
be less than 6". Figure 6
Ceiling Clearance
— The ceiling or any other combustible
material must be at least 36" from the firebox opening.
Figure 6
WARNING!
The dimensions shown in
Figures 5
and 6
are minimum clearances to maintain when
installing this heater. Left and right clearances
are determined when facing the front of the
heater.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure
safe installation. Failure to follow instructions
exactly can create a fire hazard.
Floor Clearance — The fireplace may be installed directly
on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropriate
height. Do not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or
other soft floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat
wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be
sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform
with appropriate framing for support so that no cold air can
enter from under the firebox.
Mantel clearances
— Must meet the clearance require -
ments detailed in Figures 6 and 7.
36
"
Minimum
From Opening
12
"
Max.
Depth
2
1
/
2
"
Max
Depth
18
"
Min.
From Opening
28
"
Min.
From Opening
6
"
Min.
FP3006
mantel clearances
Figure 6. Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
FP3006
Figure 7. Mantel Clearances
23"
28"
18"
12"
6"
2
1
/
2
"
FP3007
mantel clearances
Top of Fireplace
Opening
FP3007
SIDE VIEW
Wall
Insulation
Board
Stud
Standoff
6"
5"
3"
4
¹⁄₂
"
45°
1"
3
¹⁄₂
"
FP3008
mantel leg
1
¹⁄₂
"
2
¹⁄₂
"
Fireplace
Opening
FP3008
TOP VIEW