PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are:
•Back and Sides of Outer Surround . . . 0" min.
•Drywall to Sides of Front Face
(Nailing Flanges). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0" min.
•“B” Vent Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" min.
•Ceiling to Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42" min.
•Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0" min.
•Perpendicular Wall . . . . . . . . . . .See Figure 6
CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with insu- lation or any other material. Do not obstruct effective opening of appliance with any type of facing material.
| Nailing 2 x 4 Stud | |
Left Side | Flange |
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Back |
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Surround |
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| 0" Clearance |
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| 0" |
| Front Face | Drywall |
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Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances | ||
| (Top View) |
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| 1" (25mm) Min. | |
| Clearance to |
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| "B" Vent's Outer Pipe | |
| Ceiling |
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MANTEL CLEARANCES AND WALL | |
DETAILS |
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A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a | |
maximum 12" (229 mm) from the wall. Figures | |
5 and 6 show the minimum allowable distances | |
from various combustible mantle components | |
in relation to the fireplace opening. | |
12" | Combustible |
(229mm) | Materials |
| Header |
6" (152mm) |
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A |
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BSpacer
| 3" (76mm) |
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| 1 | 1 | /2" |
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| (38mm) Max. |
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| M36E(B,H), | M42E(B,H), | ||
| M36EP(B,H) | M42EP(B,H) | ||
| VM36E(B,H), | VM42E(B,H), | ||
| VM36EP(B,H) | VM42EP(B,H) | ||
A | 14" (356 mm) | 15" (381 mm) | ||
B | 8" (203 mm) | 9" (229 mm) | ||
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances - Side View | ||||
| (Cross Section) | |||
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| TOP VIEW |
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| Outer Surround |
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| Combustible |
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| Material May |
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| Be Used |
1 1/2" (38 mm) |
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| SAFE | |
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| ZONE | ||
Max. | 3" (76 mm) |
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42" (1067mm) Min. Clearance from Opening to
Ceiling 0" Clearance
Maintain 2" (51mm) Min. Clearance to the Transition Pipe as Measured at the Outer Vent Collar
Max. |
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6" (152 mm) |
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Max. |
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A | Perpendicular |
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B | Wall |
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0" Clearance to 
Combustible or Noncombustible Flooring 
* | * |
DO NOT BLOCK | |
OR OBSTRUCT | |
| OPENINGS |
*Required Air Spaces are
Indicated with | |
an " | ". Do Not |
* |
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Pack with | |
Insulation or Any | |
Other Material | |
| M36E(B,H), | M42E(B,H), |
| M36EP(B,H) | M42EP(B,H) |
| VM3E6(B,H), | VM42E(B,H), |
| VM36EP(B,H) | VM42EP(B,H) |
A | 9" (229 mm) | 6" (152 mm) |
B | 12" (305 mm) | 9" (229 mm) |
Figure 6 - Side Clearances - Top View | ||
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Front View)
(Cross Section) |
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