Insert Clearances; Mantel Clearances; Hearth Requirements - Vermont Castings VC31LDVINTSC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

VC31LDVI/VC31CDVI Gas Fireplace Insert

INseRt CleARANCes

No combustibles (ie: drapes, doors) may be within, or
swing within 36" of the front of the insert.
Side Wall
10" (254 mm)
Minimum
10" (254 mm)
Minimum
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Mantel Clearances

mANtel CleARANCes
NOte: the combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 3/4" (19 mm) from the facing.
If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the
mantel requirements listed in this manual.
8
12"
(305 mm)
9"
(228 mm)
NOte: Side clearance
to combustibles is 10"
(254 mm) from opening
whether it is side wall or
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insert clearances mantel legs.
12" (305 mm)
Maximum Depth
(305 mm)
3/4" (19 mm)
Maximum Depth
Combustible Facing
Fireplace Insert
Opening
Figure 4 -
Mantel Clearances
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heARth ReQuIRemeNts

The insert must be installed on a noncombustible hearth
extending a minimum of 10" (254 mm) from the fireplace
opening (local codes may require a larger hearth). The
hearth must also extend to both sides of the face.
Finish Wall
12" (305 mm)
4"
(101 mm)
12"
10"
(254 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
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mantel clearance
CleARANCes
3/4" (19 mm)
Noncombustible
Material Required
up to 9" Above
Fireplace Opening
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