Regency
®
P40-1 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
9
INST
ALLA
TION
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
The clearances listed below are minimum distances unless otherwise stated:
A major cause of chimney related
fi
res is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest
importance that this
fi
replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.
Clearance to Combustibles from:
P40
P40 with Full Screen Front Door
Back
0" (0mm)
0" (0mm)
Side
0" (0mm)
6" (0mm)
Floor
0" (0mm)
0" (0mm)
* Note:
A hearth is required, unless the unit is raised
4" (102mm), see "Hearth Requirements" section for details.
Minimum Clearance from Top of Louver Opening:
Mantel Height
min. 12" (305mm) (at 1" mantel depth)
Ceiling
39" (990mm)
Side Wall to Unit:
8"
(203mm)
Horizontal Vent Clearances to Combustibles:
Top
2-1/2" (64mm)
Side
1-1/2" (38mm)
Bottom
1-1/2" (38mm)
Vertical Vent Clearances to Combustibles:
All Sides
1-1/4"
(32mm)
Alcove Clearances:
Max. Depth
36"
(914mm)
Min. Width
56"
(1422mm)
Min. Height
72"
(1829mm)
Caution Requirements
The top, back and sides of the
fi
replace are de
fi
ned by
standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may
NOT
be
recessed into combustible construction.
WARNING
Fire hazard is an extreme risk
if these clearances (air space) to combustible materials
are not adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this
fi
replace and vent system be installed only in
accordance with these instructions.
WARNING: When installing the Full Screen Doors
The Full Screen Front requires additional non combustible facing and
non-combustible framing. Ensure the 10-1/4" above the
fi
replace, 6"
on both sides and both the header and side studs are non-combustible
materials. All other clearances, including mantel, remain the same.