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A. Fireplace Safety
Most problems are caused by improper installation and op
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eration of the fireplace. To provide reasonable fire safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:
• The fire should be supervised whenever the fireplace is
in use.
• An annual inspection should be performed on the
fireplace system.
• Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home to ensure your safety.
• Install a conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher
near the fireplace.
• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.
• Devise a plan to deal with a chimney fire
:
- Evacuate.
- Notify the fire department.
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Important Safety and Operating Information
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Vermont Castings Group dis
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claims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency
listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• operate damaged fireplace
• modify fireplace
• overfire
• install any component not approved by Vermont Castings
Group
• install parts or components not Listed or approved
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
1. Clear Space
Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth
extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains,
chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft
(1219 mm) from the front of the fireplace.
Combustible materials are materials made of or sur
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faced with any of the following materials:
- Wood
- Compressed paper
- Plant fibers
- Plastic
- Plywood/OSB
- Drywall
- Any material that can ignite and burn, flame proofed
or not, plastered or un-plastered.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
the fireplace.
DO NOT:
• store flammable materials close to the fireplace
• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace.
48 in. (1219 mm)
Clear Space
Front of Fireplace
12 in. (305 mm)
Clear Space
Sides of Fireplace
(from the FP
opening)
43-1/2 in. (1105mm)
Clear Space
Bottom of Fireplace
to Lower Edge of
Mantel or Trim
Figure 3.1 Clear Space
Non-combustible materials are materials which will not
ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the
following:
- Steel
- Iron
- Brick
- Tile
- Concrete
- Slate
- Glass
- Plasters
VCG Sovereign Series • SA36/42C Owners Manual • 4010-263 • Rev A • 02/18/15
