Clearances - Empire Comfort Systems VFP36SB2EL-3 Owner's Manual

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 the front edges of the firebox is 1 1/2".
CEILING
42"
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
17 ½"
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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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
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
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
(NOT AVAILABLE ON
PENINSULA OPEN END)
Figure 3b - Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
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
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