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CLEARANCES
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The total area of the convection air outlet(s) depends on the fireplace model. The location of the outlet(s) must allow for the free
movement of air and must not allow excessive convection air to build up within the chase.
The top of the outlet(s) must be
at least
1”/25 mm down from the
room
ceiling.
The top of the outlet(s) must be
no more
than 1”/25 mm down from the
chase
ceiling.
The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to the room ceiling is 72”/1830
mm
.
TYPICAL CLEARANCE DIAGRAMS
Minimum Distances
A
Room ceiling to
appliance bottom
72”
1830
mm
B
Room ceiling to top of
Convection Air Outlet
1”
25
mm
Convection Air Outlet Area by Model
Model
Square Inches
Square Centimeters
Optica
50
323
Bioptica
50
323
B
A
Convection
Air Outlet