Desa VFP18R, VFP30R 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 clearances listed in Figure 6 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" & 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 clear- ances required. Follow minimum clearances

Minimum Non-

Distances to

Combustible

Underside of

Material Height

Mantel

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

shown in Figure 7, page 9 when 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.

12"

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

8"

Min.

12"

15"

18"

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

All minimum distances are in inches

Log Sets

20" All Models

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

operate the logs only with the flue damper open

raise the mantel to an accept- able height

remove the mantel

Top of Fireplace

Opening

Hood

Distances to

(HDABK,HDABR)

Underside of

 

 

Mantel

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

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).

14"

Combustible

 

 

Material

Hearth

Combustible

Min.

 

5"

Material

 

 

 

 

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 PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HeaterSafety Information Product Features Unpacking Local CodesProduct Identification AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Check GAS Type InstallationMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Using MantelMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation Installing Heater Base AssemblyInstallation Items Needed Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemChecking 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 Inspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternFront Burner Flame Pattern Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Burners Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet HoleLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Wiring Diagram, Gas leak. See Warning statement Wiring Diagram SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsVFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VFP18R VFP24R VFP30R Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 105073 Warranty Information