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VCFDVI31 Gas Fireplace Insert
CleARANCes
INseRt CleARANCes
No combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or swing within 36" of the front of the insert.
MANtel CleARANCes
NOte: the combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than
3
/4" from the
facing. If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed
in this manual.
heARth RequIReMeNts
The insert must be installed on a noncombustible hearth extending a minimum of 10" (254 mm)
from the fireplace opening (local codes may require a larger hearth). The hearth must also extend
to both sides of the face.
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Figure 3 -
Mantel Clearances
NOte:
Side clearance
to combustibles is 10"
(254 mm) from opening
whether it is side wall or
mantel legs.
12"
(305 mm)
10"
(254 mm)
12" (305 mm)
4"
(101 mm)
3/4” (19 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
FP2965
mantel clearance
Finish Wall
FP2965
Figure 4 -
Mantel Clearances
Fireplace Insert
Opening
12” (305 mm)
Maximum Depth
12”
(305 mm)
Side Wall
Combustible Mantel
Top Facing
Side Facing
3/4” (19 mm)
Maximum Depth
Combustible Facing
10” (254 mm)
Minimum
10” (254 mm)
Minimum
FP2964
insert clearances
9”
(228 mm)
Noncombustible
Material Required
up to 9" Above
Fireplace Opening
