Floor Clearances - Vermont Castings NBST27 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

FLOOR CLEARANCES

The gas log heater must be installed at least 3/4" above
any combustible fl ooring material, such as carpeting or
tile, which is closer than 14" to the base of the fi replace.
The minimum distance must be maintained from the top
surface of carpeting, tile, etc. Figure 8
OR
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the fl oor if a
minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as slate
or marble is installed between the base of the fi replace and
the combustible fl ooring. Figure 9
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Figure 9 -
Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with Noncombus-
tible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace
NBST27 Unvented Gas Log Set
Figure 8 -
Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring
Heater in Fireplace
or Firebox
Combustible
Material
This distance may now
be less than 3/4"
14" Min.
Heater in Fireplace
or Firebox
Combustible
Material
3/4"
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