Superior UVF-36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Model UVF-36 WITH Canopy Installed
Canopy is required on all installations for this model only.
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
18"
17"
16"
15"
Coordinate
14" in ( )Example
13"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8" 7" 6" 5" 4" 3"
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", 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 UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-4228 WITH Canopy Installed
Canopy is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
16"
15"
Coordinate
in ( )Example
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
9-1/2"
3"
6" 5" 4"
Example
Canopy
Top of Firebox Opening
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 5
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Top of Appliance
Canopy
Screen
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
2"
Top of Appliance
Screen
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Models UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-4228 WITHOUT Canopy Installed
Canopy is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
24"
23"
22"
21"
Coordinate
20"
in ( )Example
19"
18"
17"
16"
10" 9" 8" 7" 6"
Top of Firebox Opening
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 19" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 6
Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel or
other combustible projections: To install the fi rebox with a wood mantel,
shelf or other combustible projection above fi rebox opening. Refer to
Figures 4, 5 & 6.
The canopy must be in place to be in compliance with
the clearances specifi ed in Figures 4 & 5. Do not remove
or replace canopy, only use canopy supplied or offered
for these fi reboxes (see Pages 16 & 17). Do not use any
canopy which may be provided with the decorative type
Vent-Free room heater.
If your mantel profi le is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fi replaces 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.
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Example
Top of Appliance
Screen
WARNING
7