Combustible Materials; Clearances - Empire Comfort Systems VFP36PP32EP-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 avail-
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.)
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
able for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must
meet 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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