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Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Models VRT3536 & VRT3542 Series WITH Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
16"
15"
Coordinate
in ( )Example
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
9-1/2"
6"
5"
4"
3"
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 4", 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 Mantel and Trim Clearance
Models VRT3536 & VRT3542 Series WITHOUT Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
24"
23"
22"
21"
Coordinate
20"
in (s)Example
s
19"
18"
17"
16"
10" 9"
8"
7"
6"
s
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 7", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 18" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 5
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
2"
Top of Appliance
Hood
Screen
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Top of Appliance
Screen
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel
or other combustible projections: To install the firebox with a wood
mantel, shelf or other combustible projection above firebox opening.
Refer to Figures 4 and 5.
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 specified in Figures 4 and 5. Do not remove
or replace hood, only use hood supplied or offered for
these fireboxes (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 profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fireplaces 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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