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83D4009
VLI31 Fireplace Insert
cLeARANceS
INSeRt cLeARANceS
No combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or
swing within 36" of the front of the insert.
MANteL cLeARANceS
NOte: the combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel
requirements listed in this manual.
12” (305 mm)
Maximum Depth
Side Wall
Combustible Mantel
Top Facing
Side Facing
3/4” (19 mm)
Maximum Depth
Combustible Facing
42” (1067 mm)
Minimum
10” (254 mm)
Minimum
12” (305 mm)
Minimum
FP1947
insert clearances
9/08
12”
(305 mm)
9”
(228 mm)
FP678
Figure 3 -
Mantel Clearances
NOte:
Side clearance to com-
bustibles is 10" (54 mm) from
opening whether it is side wall
or mantel legs.
heARth RequIReMeNtS
The insert must be installed on a noncombustible hearth
extending a minimum of 1" from the fireplace opening
(local codes may require a larger hearth). The hearth must
also extend to both sides of the face (Refer to the table
on Page 7).
