NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
7
23”
24”
16”
6”
7”
8”
10” 9”
17”
18”
19”
20”
21”
22”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
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on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
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Example
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Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
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Coordinate
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Models VRT3236 and VRT3242
WITHOUT
Canopy Installed
Canopy is optional on these models
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 7", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 18" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 4B
Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel
or other combustible projections: To install the firebox with a wood
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above firebox opening.
Refer to Figures 4A and 4B.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves,
window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fireplaces may sit directly on a combustible surface.
The appliance should be mounted on a fully supported base extending
the full width and depth of the unit. The appliance may be located on or
near conventional construction materials. However,
if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a
metal or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 4A
16”
17”
18”
9”
3”
4”
5”
6”
7“
8”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible
Material (wall)
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
Example
Coordinate
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Hood
WARNING
The hood must be in place to be in compliance with the
clearances specified in Figure 4A. Do not remove or
replace hood, only use hood supplied for these fireboxes
(see Page 14). Do not use any hood which may be pro-
vided with the decorative type Vent-Free room heater.
NOTE: No combustible material shall be allowed to
overlap or contact any section of the front painted face.
VRT3200 Series Models
WITH
Hood Installed
Hood is required for ALL VRT3232 models.
