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Designer Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
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:
Vermont Castings Group Model BPWC500
Mantel is designed to comply with all mantel temperature
requirements.
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.
W
ARNING
FP2817
mantel clearances
16”
12”
10”
12”
6”
2
¹⁄₂
”
Side View
Noncombustible
Material to Top of
Standoffs
FP2817
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or
outlet grilles (louvers). This may create
a fire hazard.
W
ARNING
45°
1”
4”
5”
6”
2
”
3”
FP2818
mantel leg clearance
Figure 10 -
Mantel Clearance
Stud
Combustible
Material Area
FP2818
Top View
Spacer
Side of Fireplace
Opening
72”
(1829 mm)
Min.
Ceiling
6”
(152 mm)
Min.
FP2832
ceiling wall clearance
Figure 9 -
Ceiling and Side Wall Clearances
FP2544
12"
(305 mm)
Max. Depth
16"
(406 mm)
Min.
Combustible Mantel
INSTALLATION INFORMATION