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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 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 9" for the VFF32 and VFF36. Figure 6
Ceiling Clearance — The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the fi rebox opening. Figure 6
Back Wall Clearance — The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
Floor Clearance — The fi replace may be installed directly
on a combustible fl oor or a raised platform of an appropri-
ate 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 and so that no cold
air can enter from under the fi rebox.
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 7.
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
10
42" Minimum
9"
Minimum
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Combustible
material can
contact top of
fi replace
Figure 7a-
Mantel Clearances
1"
2 "
3"
Figure 7b-
Mantel Leg Clearances
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 fi re hazard.
12"
10"
23"
8"
21"
6"
19"
2 "
16"
12"
Non-combustible material
Finish Wall
Combustible
Material Area
"
"
"
6"
5"
7 "
6"
7 "
9"
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45°
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