Empire Comfort Systems VFP32FB Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual page 5

Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than
84 inches to the bottom of the firebox. See Figure 3.
Mantel Clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood
supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available
for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet
the clearance requirements detailed below.
Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox.
CEILING
21"
42" MIN
18 ½"
CEILING TO
TOP OF
HOOD
13"
84"
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
8"
MIN.
3/4" COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
ACROSS ENTIRE TOP
OF FIREBOX
Figure 3 - Clearances to Combustibles
(Based on 40,000 btu/hr burner system)
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CLEARANCES (CONT'D)
FINISHED
WALL
12"
MAX
10"
MANTEL
10"
COMBUSTIBLES
8"
ALLOWED
6 ½"
16 ½"
5"
14 ½"
3 ½"
12 ½"
2"
10 ½"
3/4"
9"
HOOD
FIREBOX
FACE
The wall above the fireplace will become hot. Install the
non-combustible board supplied with the fireplace before
adding paint, tile or stone. Attach tile or other non-combustible
products to the fireplace face and to the non-combustible
area (Figures 29 and 30) using adhesives designed for
high-temperature applications. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for application and curing times. Heat from the
fireplace may cause incorrectly installed materials to fail. If you
are painting above the fireplace, use a coating designed for
high temperature environments and follow the manufacturer's
instructions for surface preparation, application and curing.
Heat from the fireplace may cause incorrectly applied coatings
WALL
to fail or discolor.
FRAMING
Non-combustible Board Requirements
1. Do not attach non-combustible board to the fireplace. Attach
non-combustible board only to side studs and header board.
2. Predrill holes into non-combustible board. Counterlink holes
are recommended.
3. Use only high-temperature adhesive and high-temperature
paints with the non-combustible board.
4. Do not over-tighten screws going through non-combustible
board.
OPEN GAP
Notice for Finishing Materials
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