NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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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 4 and 5.
Minimum clearence 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.
Figure 4
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 4", 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).
Models VRT3536 & VRT3542 Series
WITH
Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
16”
9-1/2”
2”
3”
4”
5”
6”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Hood
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
Example
Coordinate
in (
)Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
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
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
s
Example
s
Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
s
Coordinate
in (
s
)Example
Models VRT3536 & VRT3542 Series
WITHOUT
Hood Installed
Hood 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 5
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
WARNING
The hood must be in place to be in compliance with the
clearances specified in Figures 4 and 5. Do not remove
or replace hood, only use hood supplied or offered for
these fireboxes (see Pages 16 and 17). Do not use any
hood which may be provided with the decorative type
Vent-Free room heater.
