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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
in struc tions exactly can create a fire
hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on a
carpet, tile or other combustible material
other than wood fl ooring. If installed on
carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance
shall be installed on a metal, wood or
noncombustible material panel ex tend ing
full width and depth of the appliance.
W
ARNING
16”
12”
10”
12”
6”
2
56O
”
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 fi re hazard.
W
ARNING
45°
1”
4”
5”
6”
”
3”
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.
Figure 9 -
Ceiling and Side Wall Clearances
FP2544
12"
(305 mm)
Max. Depth
16"
(406 mm)
Min.
Combustible Mantel
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
