Monessen Hearth GCUF Series Minimum Hearth Dimensions, Location Of Firebox, Location of Firebox

GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND LOCATION OF FIREBOX

MINIMUM HEARTH DIMENSIONS

	GCUF32C	GCUF36C	GCUF42C
A	29⅞"	34"	40"
B	13¼"	15¾"	15¾"
C	23⅜"	27⅜"	33⅜"
D	21⅞"	21⅞"	21⅞"
E	18"	17⅝"	17⅝-"

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Figure 2 - Minimum Hearth Dimensions

LOCATION OF FIREBOX

Carefully select the best location for installation of your vent-free firebox. The following factors should be taken into consideration:

•Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows. See “Clearances/Height Requirements on page 8. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained.

•Location must not be affected by drafts caused by kitchen exhaust fans, ceiling fans, return air registers for forced air furnaces / air conditioners, windows or doors.

•Installation must provide adequate ventilation and combustion air.

•DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREBOX IN A BEDROOM OR BATHROOM.

• Location should be out of high traffic or windy or
	Figure 3 - Location of Firebox
drafty areas.

•DO NOT INSTALL WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM FRONT OF HEATER.

•Never obstruct the front opening of the vent-free firebox or restrict the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

•Minimize modifications to existing construction. Refer to Figure 3 below for location suggestions.

•Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored. The vent-free firebox must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials.

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