Location Of Firebox; Clearances - Superior VRT2536WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

locAtIoN oF FIREboX

Carefully select the best location for installation
of your built-in Vent-Free firebox. The following
factors should be taken into consideration:
• Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork
and windows.
• Location must not be affected by drafts
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air
registers for forced air furnaces/air condi-
tioners, windows or doors.
• Installation must provide adequate ventila-
tion and combustion air.
• Do not install this firebox in a sleeping room
or bathroom.
• Location should be out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies due
to heat from firebox.
• Never obstruct the front opening of the
Vent-Free firebox or restrict the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
• Minimize modifications to existing construc-
tion. See Figure 1 for location suggestions.
cAUtIoN
Do not install in the vicinity where
gasoline or other flammable liquids
may be stored. the Vent-Free fire-
box must be kept clear and free from
these combustible materials.
WARNINg
Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger insert or other acces-
sory not approved for use with this
fireplace.
6
WARNINg
Do not install these built-in Vent-
Free fireboxes in sleeping quarters,
or in recreational vehicles.
WARNINgs
Do not install these appliances:
• Where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 42" from the front of
the Vent-Free room heater.
• In high traffic areas.
• In windy or drafty areas.
Not to Scale
Figure 1

clearances

Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Figures 2 through 6 are maintained. Left and
right clearances are determined when facing
the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe
installation. Failure to follow these requirements
may create a fire hazard.
sidewall clearances: The sides of the firebox
opening must be at least 16" from any com-
bustible wall (Figure 2).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
16"
Optional
Hearth
Extension
Figure 2
ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at
least 40" from the top of the firebox opening
(Figure 2).
Noncombustible material: Noncombustible
materials, such as slate and marble, must be
at least 1/2" thick and may be used without
restriction above the firebox opening, to the
sides or as a hearth extension, so long as
they do not obstruct vent openings for heat
circulating models.
REcommENDAtIoN: Use high temperature
finish material for the mantels and/or use
the hood (for VRt3536Ws, VRt3536Wh,
VRt3542Ws & VRt3542Wh).
combustible Wall clearance
Above Appliance (all models)
Finished Wall
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
(shaded area)
Top of Appliance
Shown with Canopy
shown with hood
Installed (required on
Installed (required
UVF-36 only) on VRt2536Ws)
Fireplace
Opening
Figure 3
40"
Header
Top Stand-
Off Spacer
(on appliance)