Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater
Clearance Requirements
Minimum Clearances to
Combustible Materials
Maintain clearance, (empty space), between combus- tible materials and the heater as specified.
Alcove Clearances |
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B | B | D |
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| A |
ST103 | C | |
A: Ceiling .................. 27Z\x” C: | Rear Wall ................... 4” | |
B: Side Wall .............. 4” D: Max. Alcove Depth ..... 48” | ||
Fig. 6 | Minimum wall clearances. |
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Hearth Requirements
The JUVS must be installed on rigid flooring. If the appliance is installed on any combustible surface other than wood flooring, such as carpet or tile, a metal or wood panel must be installed to extend the full length and width of the unit.
W A R N I N G
•Do not install this heater in a bathroom or bedroom.
•Installation of this heater must conform with Local Codes or in the absence of Local Codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
•This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to the heater. Installing the heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating the heater where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist, may discolor walls.
•Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved with this heater.
Mantel Clearance
12”
10”
8”
12” 
6” 10”
4” | Wall |
8”
6” 
2”
4” 
1” 2”
1”
Stove
FP599b
Fig. 7 Mantel clearance at 45°.
NOTE: Mantel clearances will apply to an alcove installation.
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