Fireplace Location And Clearances; Determining Fireplace Location; Clearances And Height Requirements - Vermont Castings CFX24NV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CFX VENT FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM

DETERMINING FIREPLACE LOCATION

Carefully select the best location for installation of your
unvented fi replace. The following factors should be taken
into consideration.
•
Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and window
or other combustibles. Refer to Clearances and Height
Requirements section. Minimum clearances to combus-
tibles must be maintained.
•
Location must not be affected by drafts caused by
kitchen exhaust fans, ceiling fans, return air registers
for forced air furnaces/air conditioners, windows or
doors.
•
Installation must provide adequate ventilation and com-
bustion air.
•
DO NOT INSTALL THE CFX MODEL IN A BED-
ROOM OR BATHROOM.
•
Location should be out of high traffi c areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from fi rebox.
Figure 4a -
Suggested Locations for CFXU or CFXDW models
Figure 4b-
Suggested Locations for CFXWM models
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FIREPLACE LOCATION & CLEARANCES
•
Never obstruct the front opening of the unvented fi re-
place or restrict the fl ow of combustion and ventilation
air.
•
Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other fl am-
mable liquids may be stored. The unvented fi rebox must
be kept clear and free from the combustible materials.
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIRE-
MENTS
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figure 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.
1. Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside
of the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should
not be less than 9". Figure 5
2. Ceiling Clearance — The ceiling must be at least 42"
from the top of the fi rebox opening. Figure 5
3. Back Wall Clearance — The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
WARNING: The dimensions shown in
Figure 4 are minimum clearances to
maintain in 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 fi re hazard.
9"
Min.
Figure 5 -

Clearances and Height Requirements

42"
Min.
9"
Min.
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