PreInstallation Preparation
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles are: Back and Sides of Outer Surround 0" min.
Drywall to Sides of Front Face |
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(Nailing Flanges) | 0" min. |
“B” Vent Surfaces | 1" min. |
Ceiling to Opening | 42" min. |
Floor | 0" min. |
Perpendicular Wall | See Figure 6 |
CAUTION: Do not block required air spaces with insulation or any other material. Do not obstruct effective opening of appliance with any type of facing material.
| Nailing 2 x 4 Stud | |
Left Side | Flange | |
Back |
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Surround |
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| 0" Clearance |
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| 0" |
| Front Face | Drywall |
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Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances | ||
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| 1" (2.5 cm) |
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| Min. Clearance |
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| to "B" Vent's |
Ceiling | Outer Pipe | |
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MANTEL CLEARANCES and Wall Details
A combustible mantle shelf maybe installed a maximum 12" (22.9 cm) from wall. Figures 5 and 6 show the minimum allowable distances from various combustible mantle components in relation to fireplace opening.
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| Combustible |
| 12" | Materials |
| (22.9 cm) |
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| Header |
6" (15.2 cm) |
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| A |
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| B | Spacer |
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| 3" (7.6 cm) |
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| 1 1/2" |
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| (3.8 cm) Max. |
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| M36E(B,H), | M42E(B,H), |
| M36EP(B,H) | M42EP(B,H) |
| VM36E(B,H), | VM42E(B,H), |
| VM36EP(B,H) | VM42EP(B,H) |
A | 14" (35.6 cm) | 15" (38 cm) |
B | 8" (20.3 cm) | 9" (22.9 cm) |
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances - Side View
(Cross Section)
TOP VIEW
Combustible
Outer Surround Material May
Be Used
42" (106.7 cm) |
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Min. Clearance |
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from Opening to |
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Ceiling | 0" Clearance |
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| * | * | * |
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| DO NOT BLOCK | |
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0" Clearance to |
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| OPENINGS |
Combustible or |
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Noncombustible
Flooring
Maintain 2" (5.1 cm) Min. Clearance to Transition Pipe as Measured at Outer Vent Collar
*Required air spaces are indicated with
an "*". Do not pack with insulation or any other material.
1 1/2" |
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| SAFE |
(3.8 cm) | 3" (7.6 cm) |
| ZONE | |
Max. |
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| Max. |
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6" (15.2 cm) |
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| Max. | A |
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| B | Perpendicular |
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| Wall | |
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| M36E(B,H), |
| M42E(B,H), |
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| M36EP(B,H) |
| M42EP(B,H) |
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| VM36E(B,H), | VM42E(B,H), | |
| VM36EP(B,H) | VM42EP(B,H) | ||
A |
| 9" (22.9 cm) | 6" (15.2 cm) | |
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
(Front View)
B 12" (30.5 cm) 9" (22.9 cm) |
Figure 6 - Side Clearances - Top View
(Cross Section)
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