Clearances - Vermont Castings VFF32LI Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

VFF Vent Free Fireplace System

CLEARANCES

Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 6 and
7 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined
when facing the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal-
lation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a
fire hazard.
Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of
the appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should not
be less than 9" for the VFF32 and VFF36. Figure 6
Ceiling Clearance — The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the firebox opening. Figure 6
Back Wall Clearance — The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
Floor Clearance — The fireplace may be installed directly
on a combustible floor or a raised platform of an appropri-
ate height. Do not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or
other soft floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat
wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be
sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform
with appropriate framing for support and so that no cold
air can enter from under the firebox.
Mantel clearances — The canopy supplied with the unit
must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed. It
must meet the clearance requirements detailed in Figure 6.
NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington cabinet
model series BWC400 and BWC500 are specially designed
to comply with all mantel temperature requirements. Any
custom-built mantel must comply with all clearance require-
ments shown in this instruction manual.
9"
Minimum
Figure 6 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
FP2441
sidewall clg clear
10
42" Minimum
9"
Minimum
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Combustible
material can
contact top of
fireplace
Figure 7a-
Mantel Clearances
1"
2¹⁄₂"
3"
Figure 7b-
Mantel Leg Clearances
FP2692
mantel leg clearance
WARNING: The dimensions shown in Figures 6,
7a, and 7b 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 fire hazard.
12"
10"
23"
8"
21"
6"
19"
2¹⁄₂"
16"
12"
Non-combustible material
FP2442
mantel clearances
Finish Wall
Combustible
Material Area
1¹⁄₂"
3¹⁄₂"
4¹⁄₂"
6"
5"
7¹⁄₂"
45°
6"
7¹⁄₂"
9"
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