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VFF Vent Free Fireplace System
Monessen • VFF 32/36 Owner Manual • 20308184 • Rev F • 02/19
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The dimensions shown
in Figures 6, 7, and 8 are minimum
clearances to maintain in 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.
CLEARANCES
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 6, 7 and
8 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 9" for the VFF32 and VFF36. Figure 6
Ceiling Clearance
— The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the firebox opening. Figure 6
Back Wall Clearance
— The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
Floor Clearance
— The fireplace may be installed directly
on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropri-
ate 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 and so that no cold
air can enter from under the firebox.
Mantel clearances
— The canopy supplied with the unit
must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed. It
must meet the clearance requirements detailed in Figure 7
NOTE:
The Monessen Barrington cabinet model series
BWC400 and BWC500 are specially designed to comply
with all mantel temperature requirements. Any custom-built
mantel must comply with all clearance requirements shown
in this instruction manual.
9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42" Minimum
FP2441
sidewall clg clear
Figure 6.
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
45°
1”
2
¹⁄₂
”
3”
5”
6”
1¹⁄₂
”
3¹⁄₂
”
4¹⁄₂
”
FP2692
mantel leg clearance
6”
7
¹⁄₂
”
7
¹⁄₂
”
9”
Finish Wall
Combustible
Material Area
2
¹⁄₂
”
6”
8”
10”
12”
12”
16”
19”
21”
23”
FP2442
mantel clearances
Combustible
material can
contact top of
fireplace
Non-combustible material
Figure 7.
Mantel Clearances
Figure 8.
Mantel Leg Clearances
