DVB Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
W
ARNING
Follow these instructions carefully to
ensure safe installation. Failure to follow
instructions exactly can create a fire
hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on a carpet,
tile or other combustible material other than
wood flooring. If installed on carpet or vinyl
flooring, the appliance shall be installed on
a metal, wood or noncombustible material
panel extending full width and depth of the
appliance.
71” Minimum
11” Minimum
12”
Max.
Min. 4”
From Either
Side Wall
FP2248
mantel clearances
Figure 4 -
Clearances
Ceiling
Combustible Mantel
5”
7”
11”
3”
12”
8”
6”
2”
FP2204a
mantel clearances
Wall
Stud
Standoff
FP2204
Top of Exhaust
Louvers
Side View
1"
2
¹⁄₂
”
3"
4"
1
¹⁄₂
”
2
¹⁄₂
”
45°
FP2093A
mantel side clearance
Wall
Combustible
Material Area
Side of Fire-
place Opening
FP2093a
Top View
Figure 5 -
Mantel Clearances
MANTEL CLEARANCES
NOTE:
The combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 1/2" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel
requirements listed in this manual.
NOTE:
The Vermont Castings Group Barrington Cabinet
Mantel Model series BWC300, BWC400 and BWC500
are specially designed to comply with all mantel tempera-
ture requirements. Any custom-built mantel must comply
with all clearance requirements shown in this instruction
manual.
W
ARNING
Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or
outlet grilles (louvers). This may create
a fire hazard.