Combustible Materials - Empire Comfort Systems SEE-THROUGH VFP36SP32EN-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42"
from the top of the hood. See Figures 6a and 6b.
Mantel Clearances: Vent free fireplace models must use the hood
supplied with the fireplace, or one of the optional hood kits available
for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet
CEILING
42"
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
84" 17 ½"
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
3/8" COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
Figure 6a - Mantel Clearances with Standard Hood
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your
fireplace. This is a fire hazard.
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CLEARANCES (CONT'D)
12"
MAX
10"
MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
8"
15"
6 ½"
13"
5"
11"
3 ½"
9"
1 ½"
6 ½"
4 ½"
MIN.
0"
STANDARD
HOOD
FIREBOX
FACE

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Figure 7
the clearance requirements detailed below.
Leave furniture and other combustible items at least 36" away from
the front openings of the fireplace.
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 FIREPLACE
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
(NOT AVAILABLE ON
PENINSULA OPEN END)
Figure 6b - Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type
should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating
appliance. The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
12"
MAX
10"
MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLES
8"
ALLOWED
22"
6 ½"
20"
5"
18"
3 ½"
16"
2 ½"
14 ½"
8"
MIN.
0"
FIREBOX
FACE
Figure 8
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