LOCATION OF FIREBOX

Carefully select the best location for installation of your built-in Vent-Free firebox. The following factors should be taken into consideration:

•Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows.

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

•Installation must provide adequate ventila- tion and combustion air.

•Do not install this firebox in a sleeping room or bathroom.

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

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

•Minimize modifications to existing construc- tion. See Figure 1 for location suggestions.

CAUTION

Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored. The Vent-Free fire- box must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials.

WARNING

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace.

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WARNING

Do not install these built-in Vent- Free fireboxes in sleeping quarters, or in recreational vehicles.

WARNINGS

Do not install these appliances:

•Where curtains, furniture, cloth- ing or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front of the Vent-Free room heater.

•In high traffic areas.

•In windy or drafty areas.

Not to Scale

Figure 1

Clearances

Ensure the minimum clearances shown in Figures 2 through 6 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the firebox.

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fire hazard.

Sidewall clearances: The sides of the firebox opening must be at least 16" from any combustible wall (Figure 2 ).

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.

40"

16"

Optional

Hearth

Extension

Figure 2

Ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at least 40" from the top of the firebox opening (Figure 2 ).

Noncombustible material: Noncombustible materials, such as slate and marble, must be at least 1/2" thick and may be used without restriction above the firebox opening, to the sides or as a hearth extension, so long as they do not obstruct vent openings for heat circulating models.

RECOMMENDATION: Use high temperature finish material for the mantels and/or use the canopy (for UVFRC-3628, UVFRC-3628- H, UVFRC-4228 & UVFRC-4228-H).

Combustible Wall Clearance

Above Appliance (all models)

Finished Wall

 

Header

 

Top Stand-

Non-Combustible

Off Spacer

(on appliance)

Material 3" Min.

 

(shaded area)

 

Shown with Canopy

Top of Appliance

Installed (required on

 

UVF-36 only)

 

Fireplace

Opening

Figure 3