Monessen Hearth BBV400, SBV400, SBV500 Fireplace Location, Clearances To Combustibles, 62D4036

BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

FIREPLACE LOCATION

Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional acces- sories (i.e. wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, including permits and inspections.

The following factors should be taken into consideration:

•Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained.

•This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a corner or use an exterior chase.

•Location should be out of high traffic areas and away form furniture and draperies due to heat from appliance.

•Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.

•Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored.

•Vent pipe routing. Refer to Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configura- tions.

•These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/ NFPA 54 - (current edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code - (current edition), and Local Building Codes for specific installation requirements.

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

	Follow these instructions carefully
	to ensure safe installation. Failure to
	follow instructions exactly can cre-
WARNING	ate a fire hazard.
	The appliance cannot be installed on
	a carpet, tile or other combustible
	material other than wood flooring. If
	installed on carpet or vinyl flooring,
	the appliance shall be installed on a
	metal, wood or noncombustible ma-
	terial panel extending full width and
	depth of the appliance.

			Combustible
			Mantel
72”	Side Wall			12” Maximum
Minimum
				Depth
		8” Minimum

Minimum 3” From Both Side Walls to

Opening

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Clearances

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