Clearances; Combustible Material - Empire Comfort Systems VFD26FM series Owner's Manual

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances
This fireplace can be installed with zero (0") clearance to

combustible material.

When facing the front of the appliance the minimum clearances to
combustible construction (material) are the following:
1. Clearances from the right side or left side of the fireplace
opening to any combustible wall or material should not be
less than 2 inches.
2. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling
should not be less than 36 inches.
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace.
This is a fire hazard.
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CLEARANCES

Figure 8
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Figure 10
Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation
MANTEL
11"
(27.9cm)
10 1/4"
(26.0cm)
9 ½"
(24.1cm)
8 3/4"
(22.2cm)
5 ½"
(14.0cm)
4 3/4"
(12.1cm)
TOP OF FRAME
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"
(30.5cm)
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
10"
(25.4cm)
8"
(20.3cm)
6"
(15.2cm)
4"
(10.2cm)
2 ½"
(63.0cm)
0
Figure 9
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