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CLEARANCE AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
The dimensions shown in Figures 4 and 5
and defined in the fireplace manufacturer's
instructions are minimum clearances to
maintain when 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.
NOTE: Clearances are necessary to combustible surfaces
only. No clearance is necessary for noncombustible sur-
face.
Sidewall clearances: The clearance from the inside of the
appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should no be
less than 9". Figure 4.
Ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the firebox opening. Figure 4.
Back wall clearance: The appliance can be placed against
the combustible back wall.
Floor clearance: The fireplace may not be installed onto
any combustible flooring material, such as carpeting, vinyl
or tile without the hearth or a minimum 22 GA (0.030") metal
or a minimum 1/2" wooden base covering the entire width
and depth of the base.
Mantel clearances: The canopy supplied with the unit
must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed. It
must meet the clearance requirements shown in Figure 8.
Figure 4. Sidewall and Ceiling Minimum Clearances
8
FP2770
sidewall ceiling clearances
4 2
M i
"
n i m
u m
9 "
M i
n i m
u m
9 "
M i
n i m
u m
Monessen • VFI33 Owner Manual • 20307670 • Rev B • 09/16
VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System
Figure 5. Dimensions for Installing in Masonry Fireplace or UL Listed
Box
A
Small
FP2770
Large
*A surround is required to complete the installation.
Figure 6. dimensions
2 2
3 / 4
Surround Dimensions*
A
32"
35"
2 3
7 / 8
B
43"
50"
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