CLEARANCES (cont.)
Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the hood. See Figures 6a and 6b.
Mantel Clearances: Vent free fireplace models must use the hood supplied with the fireplace, or one of the optional hood kits avail-
CEILING
| 12” |
| MAX |
| 10” |
| MANTEL |
42” | COMBUSTIBLES |
MIN. | ALLOWED |
(CEILING TO | 8” |
TOP OF HOOD) | 15” |
| 6 ½” |
| 13” |
| 5” |
| 11” |
able for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below.
Leave furniture and other combustible items at least 36" away from the front openings of the fireplace.
CEILING
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(CEILING TO |
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84” | 17 ½” |
MIN. | 3 ½” |
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84”
16”
2 ½”
(CEILING TO FLOOR) | 9” |
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| 1 ½” |
| 6 ½” |
MIN.14 ½”
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
0”
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCE REQUIRED
4 ½” MIN.
8”
MIN.
0”
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREPLACE STANDARD
HOOD
FIREBOX
FACE
Figure 6a - Mantel Clearances with Standard Hood
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
EXTENDED HOOD (VB4H SERIES) (NOT AVAILABLE ON PENINSULA OPEN END)
FIREBOX
FACE
Figure 6b - Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This is a fire hazard.
No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
Figure 7 | Figure 8 |
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