Superior FVFM27NR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 12

NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible flooring including tile and
carpet (see Figure 9).
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
ACCESSORY FOR VENTED
OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, ap-
pliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace with a working flue and con-
structed of noncombustible material.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Combustible
Material
14"
Min.
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
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If your heater is a manually controlled model,
you may use this heater as a vented product.
There are three reasons for operating your
heater in the vented mode:
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance
to combustibles requirements for vent-
free operation
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation
3. You prefer vented operation
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you,
you must permanently open chimney flue
damper. You must install the damper clamp
accessory (to order, see Accessories, page
30). This will insure vented operation (see Fig-
ure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper
open. Installation instructions are included
with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue
opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent flue open-
ing will be maintained at all times.
Chimney Height
6' to 15'
15' to 30'
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter
5"
6"
7"
8"
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Minimum Permanent
Flue Opening
39 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
Area
20 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
39 sq. inches
51 sq. inches
Damper
Damper Clamp
Manufactured
Fireplace
126848-01A