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combustible mantel and trim clearance
Model VRT2536WS WITH Hood Installed
Hood is required on all installations for this model only.
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
18"
17"
16"
15"
Coordinate
in ( )Example
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
7"
6"
5"
4"
3"
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 4
combustible mantel and trim clearance
Models VRT3536WS and VRT3542WS WITH Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
16"
15"
Coordinate
in ( )Example
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
9-1/2"
6"
5"
4"
3"
Example
Top of Firebox Opening
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 4", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 5
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Top of Appliance
Hood
Screen
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
2"
Top of Appliance
Hood
Screen
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
combustible mantel and trim clearance
Models VRT3536WS and VRT3542WS WITHOUT Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
24"
23"
22"
21"
Coordinate
20"
in (s)Example
s
19"
18"
17"
16"
10" 9"
8"
7"
6"
Top of Firebox Opening
s
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 7", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 18" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 6
Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel or
other combustible projections: To install the firebox with a wood mantel,
shelf or other combustible projection above firebox opening. Refer to
Figures 4, 5 & 6.
minimum clearence requirements include any projections such as shelves,
window sills, mantels, etc., above the appliance.
the hood must be in place to be in compliance with the
clearances specified in Figures 4 & 5. Do not remove or
replace hood, only use hood supplied or offered for these
fireboxes (see Pages 16 & 17). Do not use any hood which
may be provided with the decorative type Vent-Free room
heater.
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height, or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fireplaces may sit directly on a combustible surface.
The appliance should be mounted on a fully supported base extending the
full width and depth of the unit. The appliance may be located on or near
conventional construction materials. However,
if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a metal
or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
s
Example
Top of Appliance
Screen
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