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ceiling clearances: The ceiling height should not be less
than 42" from the top of the hood. See Figures 3a and
3b.
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.
grate clearance: The minimum clearance between the front
legs of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2".
Leave at least 36" clearance from the front of the firebox.
CEILING
24 ½"
42"
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
13"
84"
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
3/8" COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
Figure 3a - Mantel clearances with Standard hood
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CLEARANCES
12"
MAX
10"
MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLES
10"
8"
ALLOWED
22"
6 ½"
20"
5"
18"
3 ½"
16"
2"
14"
3/4"
12 ½"
11 1/2"
MIN.
0"
STANDARD
HOOD
FIREBOX
FACE
CEILING
24 ½"
42"
10"
MIN.
22"
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
16 ½"
84"
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
Figure 3b - Mantel clearances with Optional extended hood
12"
MAX
10"
MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLES
8"
ALLOWED
6 ½"
20"
5"
18"
3 ½"
16"
2 ½"
14 ½"
3/8" COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
8"
MIN.
0"
FIREBOX
FACE
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