VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev A • 02/05/15
10
B. Clearances
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
You must comply with all minimum air space clearances
to combustibles as specified in Figure 3.2.
DO NOT
pack
required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Framing or finishing material used on the front of, or in
front of, the fireplace closer than the minimums listed must
be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e.,
steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may
cause fire.
Figure 3.2 Clearances to Combustible Materials
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA
Fireplace to backwall
3/4 in. (19 mm)
Fireplace to sidewall
3/4 in. (19 mm)
Top standoffs to header
0 in. (0 mm)
Door opening to sidewall
12 in. (305 mm)
MANTEL
Mantel minimum height
12 in. (305 mm)
above opening
Maximum mantel depth
12 in. (305 mm)
(insulation)
0 in. to level
of standoffs
Attic
Insulation
Shield
(ceiling)
(roof)
(attic)
(ceiling)
Ceiling Firestop
Offset/Return (secured
with hanger straps)
Storm Collar
Roof Flashing
3/4 in. (19 mm) to back &
sides of appliance
(except at nailing flanges
where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])
Must have 2 in. (51 mm)
minimum clearance
to header
0 in.
to floor
2 in. (51 mm) min.
Shaded areas
represent
2 in. (51 mm) min.
air space clearance
required around pipe
Combustible Object
48 in.
1219 mm
Adapter attached here
(not shown)