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Installation  Instructions

8

Drafts

Do not locate the fireplace in high traffic areas or

areas exposed to high drafts and winds. Locate the

fiireplace  away from furniture and draperies.

Fireplace Clearances

The fireplace may be placed directly on a combust 

ible floor, against a combustible wall at marked

clearances or on a raised wooden platform.
If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised wooden 

platform, the platform must be a continuous level

surface. The fireplace must be secured in place so it

cannot shift positions. The nailing flanges on the

sides of the firebox make securing it to the framing

easy. They were designed to allow the installation of 

wallboard or plywood flush with the face of the fire-

place.
Only the header (Fig. 2, page 6) may rest on top of

the firebox.
When the fireplace is installed over carpeting, vinyl

tile or any combustible material other than wood

flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel

extending its full width and depth. Alternatively, the 

carpeting, vinyl, tile, etc., may be removed from

beneath the fireplace before installing. 

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST NOT BE INST-

ALLED OVER OR TOUCH ANY BLACK PAINTED

SURFACE ON THE FRONT FACE OF FIREBOX. 

Clearances

To ensure a safe installation the following instructions 

must be carefully observed.
1.  Sidewall Clearances: Clearances from the side of

the fireplace opening to any combustible wall

should not be less that 9". 

2.  Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should 

not be less than 42" from the top of the 

fireplace opening.

3.  Mantel Clearances:

a) Noncombustible materials used in this 

installation such as slate, marble, tile, etc.

must comply with local, state, national codes

and manufactures specifications. Do not install

a combustible material behind sheet metal.

Failure to use noncombustible materials above

the opening as specified in these instructions

may cause damage to the materials used and

create a fire hazard.

b) A heat reducing mantel guard is shipped with

the fireplace. Use of this mantel guard is

required in order to reduce mantel heights as

shown in figure 5. When the mantel guard is

installed, a combustible mantel piece may 

project 2" from the wall at 6" above the 

fireplace opening. A 6" mantel projection at 13"

above the fireplace opening and a 10" projec-

tion at 22" above the opening. (Fig 4 and 6)

c) If the fireplace has no mantelpiece, then the

heat resistant material must extend upwards a

distance of at least 9" from the fireplace 

opening. (Fig. 4)

A

B

Mantel Shelf

Fireplace

Opening

Fig. 4

Clearance to Combustible Mantel with Mantel

Guard (Hood) in place. 

   

Mantel Depth

(A)

2"

4"

6"

8"

10"

Clearance

Fireplace

Opening (B)

6.5"

10"

13"

17"

22"

Fig. 5:Chart

   

 

Fig. 6

A

DETAIL A

Mantel
Guard
(Hood

)

Summary of Contents for Charlestone VFBC36A

Page 1: ...PLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION InstallationandOperating Manual Vent Free Universal Firebox VFBC36A VFBC42A INSTALLER Leave this...

Page 2: ...must be followed Refer to the manual that is packed with the log set for operating instructions Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Product Features 4 Hearth Dimensions 5 Fireplace Framing Dimensi...

Page 3: ...is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided See installation guidelines 16 Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammabl...

Page 4: ...rts Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received You should have the following l a u n a M g n i t a r e p O d n a n o i t a l l a t s n I 3 x o b e r i F s a G e e r F t...

Page 5: ...with Any ANSI Z21 11 2 Unvented Gas MODEL Front Width Brick to Brick A Back Width Brick to Brick B Hearth Depth C mm 22 5 406 mm 16 75 425 5 mm VFBC36A 36 762 16 75 425 5 mm VFBC42A 42 1066 5 mm 27 5...

Page 6: ...s 6 VFBC 36A VFBC 42A A 40 1 4 46 1 4 B 21 1 4 21 1 4 C 36 42 D 6 6 E 34 1 4 38 1 4 F G 20 22 25 H 6 3 8 6 3 8 I 25 22 25 31 22 25 J 68 74 1 2 K 34 37 L 48 5 16 52 5 8 C B E I J G H F M K L Fig 2 A 9...

Page 7: ...S UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES SUCH AS WOOD IT MAY NOT BE INSTALLED ON CARPET OR VINYL supply propane L P G from the tank must be internally tinned NOTE When connecting propane L P G...

Page 8: ...following instructions must be carefully observed 1 Sidewall Clearances Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less that 9 2 Ceiling Clearances The cei...

Page 9: ...e the floor to achieve a raised hearth effect This can be done by adding a small platform to achieve the desired height Step 2 Install the Firebox Install the firebox into the framed opening by settin...

Page 10: ...t Screen Mesh Wire Rods into the small rings at the top of the Screen Mesh Panels 3 Insert one of the Screen Rod assemblies into the hole at end of the Mantel Guard Hood either end start with the rear...

Page 11: ...les to rustic wood paneling stone or brick IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BLACK FACE OF THE FIREPLACE NOT BE COVERED WITH ANY TYPE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL Noncombustible facing materials such as marble bric...

Page 12: ...Check local building codes before installation of the firebox and blower kit 4 All wiring must be installed and or inspected as necessary to comply with the local authority having jurisdiction Junctio...

Page 13: ...Parts may be ordered through your Sure Heat distributor or dealer You will need the correct description part number and model number of the appliance when ordering replace ment parts Should you need a...

Page 14: ...chantability of fitness for the purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities Sure Heat Mfg Co does not assume for it any other obligations or liabilities in connection with the sale or use of t...

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