Superior VRT2536WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 7

Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Models VRT2536WS and VRT2542WS WITH Hood Installed
Hood is required on all installations for this model only.
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
18"
17"
16"
15"
Coordinate
in ( )Example
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8" 7" 6" 5" 4" 3"
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
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EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 4
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Top of Appliance
Hood
Screen
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel
or other combustible projections: To install the fi rebox with a wood
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above fi rebox opening.
Refer to Figure 4.
Minimum clearence requirements include any projections such as
shelves, window sills, mantels, etc., above the appliance.
WARNING
The hood must be in place to be in compliance with
the clearances specifi ed in Figure 4. Do not remove
or replace hood, only use hood supplied or offered for
these fi reboxes (see Pages 16 and 17). Do not use any
hood which may be provided with the decorative type
Vent-Free room heater.
If your mantel profi le is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fi replaces may sit directly on a combustible surface.
The appliance should be mounted on a fully supported base extending
the full width and depth of the unit. The appliance may be located on or
near conventional construction materials. However,
if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a metal
or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
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