Desa VFN30R, VFN24R Mantel Clearances, Floor Clearances, Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

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INSTALLATION

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MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible mate- rial clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear- ances listed below, you will need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

 

 

(A)

 

Combustible

 

Material

12"

 

 

 

 

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

18"

 

20"

22"

 

14"

 

17"

19"

 

 

 

 

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Set

24" 24" and 30" Models

20" 18" Model

Top of Fireplace

Opening

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required. Follow minimum clear- ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.

Minimum Non-

Distances to

Combustible

Underside of

Material Height

Mantel

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tempera- tures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Fol- low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

12"

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

8"

Min.

Hood

(HDABK, HDABR)

12"

15"

 

 

Distances to Underside of Mantel

18"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Sets

20" All Models

Top of Fireplace Opening

•operate the logs only with the flue damper open

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum dis- tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig- ure 8).

B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combus- tible flooring (see Figure 9).

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

Combustible

Hearth

Combustible

Material

14"

 

Material

Min.

 

5"

 

 

 

 

Min.

Noncombustible Material

 

 

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

If Installed at Floor Level

Above Combustible Flooring

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Unvented VENT-FREE Natural GAS LOG HeaterFireplace Manufacturers INC Unvented Natural GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationProduct Features Product Identification Local CodesUnpacking Providing Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation AIRBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type InstallationMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstallation Items Needed Area of Various Standard Round FluesGas supply. Follow all local codes Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Installing Front Log #1 Installing LogsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions Manual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceOptional Remote Operation Pilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning and MaintenanceFront Burner Flame Pattern LogsObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Wiring Diagram, Gas leak. See Warning statement Wiring Diagram SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsVFN18R VFN24R VFN30R Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VFN18R VFN24R VFN30R Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 105072 Warranty Information

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