Superior VRT4032WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 10

IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial,
installing fi rebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, Page 7.
IMPORTANT: Make sure firebox is level.
If fi rebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
NOTE: Your fi rebox is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed against any exterior
surface on rear, sides, top or bottom of fi rebox,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
fi rebox, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Firebox Installation, Page 11).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 5)
A. Clearances from side of fi replace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 5.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from side of
fi replace cabinet (see Figure 5).
B. Clearances from top of fi rebox opening to
ceiling should not be less than 42".
C. When fi rebox is installed on carpeting,
tile (vinyl) or other combustible material,
other than wood fl ooring, fi rebox should be
installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing full width and depth of enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of fi rebox to fl oor
is 0".
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INSTALLATION
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These fi reboxes can be installed as freestand-
ing units against a wall with approved, optional
cabinet mantels (see Accessories, Page 15)
or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the same
for either installation method.
CAUTION: Do not install fi re-
box directly on carpet or vinyl.
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in fi rebox,
you must meet minimum allowable clearance
between mantel shelf and top of fi rebox open-
ing shown in Figure 6, Page 11. These are
minimum allowable mantel clearances for a
safe installation. Use larger clearances wher-
ever possible to minimize heating of objects
and materials placed on mantel.
CAUTION: Do not allow vent-
free gas log heater to touch or
extend beyond fi replace screen.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above fi rebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
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Example
Combustible to Wall
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