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VFC 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 VFC24 and VFC32. 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 6.
NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington cabi-
net model series BWC300, BWC400 and BWC500 are
specially designed to comply with all mantel temperature
requirements. Any custom-built mantel must comply with all
clearance requirements shown in this instruction manual.
9"
Minimum
Figure 6 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
10
42" Minimum
9"
Minimum
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FP2508
Figure 7 -
Mantel Clearances
WARNING: The dimensions shown in
Figures 6 and 7 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.
FRAMING AND ANCHORING
If unit is to be "built in", fi replace framing can be built before
or after the appliance is set in place. BE SURE THAT ALL
PACKING MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE
UNDERSIDE OF THE UNIT PRIOR TO SETTING THE
FIREBOX IN PLACE. Construct fi replace framing following
Fireplace and Framing Dimensions. The framing headers
may rest directly on top of the fi rebox.
The fi replace may be installed directly on a combustible
fl oor or a raised platform of an appropriate 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.
WARNING: The fi replace must be installed
giving full consideration to the clearance
and height requirements identified in this
manual.
12"
19"
2 "
10"
Canopy
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