VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System
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CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
NOTE:
Clearances are necessary to combustible surfaces
only. No clearance is necessary for noncombustible sur-
face.
Sidewall clearances:
The clearance from the inside of the
appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should no be
less than 9".
Figure 4
Ceiling clearance:
The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the firebox opening.
Figure 4
Back wall clearance:
The appliance can be placed against
the combustible back wall.
Floor clearance:
The fireplace may not be installed onto
any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting, vinyl
or tile without the hearth or a minimum 22 GA (0.030") metal
or a minimum 1/2" wooden base covering the entire width
and depth of the base.
Mantel clearances:
The canopy supplied with the unit
must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed. It
must meet the clearance requirements shown in
Figure 7
.
FP2770
sidewall ceiling clearances
9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42"
Minimum
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Minimum Clearances
FP2770
33"
15 1/4
22 3/4
23 7/8
Figure 5a -
Dimensions for Installing in Masonry Fireplace or UL
Listed Box
Surround Dimensions*
A
B
Small
33"
43"
Large
36"
50"
*A surround is required to complete the installation.
WARNING
: The dimensions shown in
Figures 4 and 5 and defined in the fireplace
manufacturer's instructions 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.
Figure 5b -
Surround dimensions
B
A
