Clearances And Height Requirements - Vermont Castings AVFL42NTSC Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION

CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4 and
5 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined
when facing the front of the fi rebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal-
lation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a
fi re hazard.
Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of
the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should not
be less than 6". Figure 4
Ceiling Clearance — The ceiling or any other combustible
material must be at least 36" from the fi rebox opening.
Figure 4
Back Wall Clearance — The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
36 Minimum
"
From Opening
12 Max.
"
Depth
6 Min.
"
Figure 4 –
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
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Floor Clearance — The fi replace may be installed directly
on a combustible fl oor or a raised platform of an appropriate
height. Do not place fi replace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or
other soft fl oor coverings. It may, however, be placed on fl at
wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be
sure fi replace rests on a solid continuous fl oor or platform
with appropriate framing for support so that no cold air can
enter from under the fi rebox.
Mantel clearances — Must meet the clearance require-
ments detailed in Figures 4 and 5.
2 1 / Max
"
2
Depth
28 Min.
"
From Opening
SIDE VIEW
18 Min.
"
From Opening
FP3006
TOP VIEW
Figure 5 –
Mantel Clearances
The dimensions shown in Figures 4 and
5 are minimum clearances to maintain
when installing this heater. Left and right
clearances are determined when facing the
front of the heater.
Follow these instructions carefully to
ensure safe installation. Failure to follow
instructions exactly can create a fire
hazard.
Wall
12"
6"
2 1 /
2
28"
23"
18"
Top of Fireplace
Opening
1"
Fireplace
2 "
Opening
3"
5"
6"
AVFL Vent Free Fireplace
Stud
Insulation
Board
Standoff
"
FP3007
1 "
3 "
4 "
45°
FP3008
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