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Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
VRT3200 Series Models WITH Hood Installed
Hood is required for ALL VRT3232 models.
Safe Zone
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
18"
17"
16"
15"
Coordinate
14"
in ( )Example
13"
12"
11"
10"
9"
6"
8"
7"
5"
4"
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 4A
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Models VRT3236 and VRT3242 WITHOUT Canopy Installed
Canopy 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"
s
Example
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 4B
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
3"
Top of Appliance
Example
Hood
Screen
Combustible
Material (wall)
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Non-Combustible
Material 3" Min.
Top of Appliance
Screen
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
NOTE: No combustible material shall be allowed to
overlap or contact any section of the front painted face.
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 4A and 4B.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves,
window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
WARNING
The hood must be in place to be in compliance with the
clearances specified in Figure 4A. Do not remove or
replace hood, only use hood supplied for these fireboxes
(see Page 14). Do not use any hood which may be pro-
vided 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.
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