Desa VFRMV18PB, VFRMV18NB, VFRMV24NB, VFRMV24PB Mantel Clearances, Floor Clearances

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Mantel Clearances

In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances 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).

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 clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.

 

10"

Mantel Shelf

 

 

 

Underside of

 

8"

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

Minimum Non-

(A)

 

All minimum

Combustible

 

12" 28"

34 1/2" 38 5/8" 42"

distances are

Material

 

 

 

in inches

 

 

 

Top of Fireplace

 

Minimum Non-

Distances to

Opening

 

 

 

Combustible

Underside of

 

 

Material Height

Mantel

 

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Without Using Hood

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls andmantels be- comehotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

Notice: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances shown, you must do one of the following:

•operate the logs only with the flue damper open and damper clamp installed

•raise the mantel to an ac- ceptable height

•remove the mantel

Floor Clearances

A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

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

 

12"

 

Underside of

 

 

Combustible

 

10"

 

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

 

Material

 

8"

 

14"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

Min.

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Non-

 

 

 

 

Noncombustible

Combustible

 

 

All minimum

 

Material

8" 14 1/2" 18 5/8" 22

1/2" 26" distances are

 

Material

 

Min.

 

in inches

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top of Fireplace

If Installed at Floor Level

 

Hood

Distances to

Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

(GA6050,

 

 

 

 

 

Underside of

 

 

 

 

 

GA6052

 

 

 

 

 

Mantel

 

 

 

 

 

or GA6053)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Hearth

Combustible

 

 

 

When Using Hood

 

 

 

Material

 

 

 

5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min.

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances

 

 

 

 

Above Combustible Flooring

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Contents Ansi Z21.11.2b-2004 Ansi Z21.60-2003 Models VFRMV18NB, VFRMV18PB VFRMV24NB and VFRMV24PBTable of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Local Codes Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features Product IdentificationFor Appliance Location Air For Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR FlowVentilation Air From Inside Building AIR for Combustion VentilationVentilation AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors InstallationCeiling Installation and Clearances for vent-free operationCheck GAS Type Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances Safe InstallationFloor Clearances Mantel ClearancesMasonry Manufactured FireplaceFireplace Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Remote Control Accessory bracket Installing Heater AssemblyInstallation Items Needed Connecting to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Propane/LP FromTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig KPa Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Shutting Off Heater Operating HeaterTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Propane/LPNaturalOn/Off Series Model HRC100 Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-Held Remote OperationInspecting Burners Safety FeaturesAuto Shutoff Feature Key Pad Lock FeatureBurner Injector Holder Pilot Air Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Propane/LP Cleaning MaintenanceWiring Diagram Technical ServiceObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, TroubleshootingOperation Processes and logs curing Hours of operation Checking Gas Connections Gas leak. See warningAccessories SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsAccessories Models VFRMV18NB, VFRMV18PB, VFRMV24NB Shown and VFRMV24PB Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List 116412-01B 116412-01B Limited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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