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AVFL Vent Free Fireplace
Monessen • AVFL42NIP-SR Installation Instructions • 4119-900 Rev. B • 05/20
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in
Figures 4 and
5
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 & Mantel Leg Clearances
— The clearance from
the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent
wall should not be less than 6". Mantel leg clearances are
projected out at a 45° angle.
Figure 5
Ceiling Clearance
— The ceiling must be at least 36" from
the firebox opening.
Figure 5
Back Wall Clearance
— The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
W
ARNING
The dimensions shown in
Figures 4 and
5
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. See note below regarding
floor installation with wide contemporary faces.
Mantel clearances
— Must meet the clearance require-
ments detailed in
Figure 5.
This is for combustible and
non-combustible mantels.
Eyebrow
Screws
Eyebrow must be installed with the three (3) screws
provided.
Figure 4
.
Figure 4 –
Eyebrow Installation
Figure 5 –
Sidewall, Mantel Leg and Ceiling Clearances
14"
18"
12"
6"
FP3007
mantel clearances
36"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
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
TOP VIEW
Ceiling
Sidewall