Hearth Requirements - Valor VENTANA 1200EAN Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

General Hearth Considerations
SAFETY WARNING! The Ventana is a very effective radiant heater. The hearth/floor in front of
the heater can get very hot (in excess of 200ºF). Locating the unit raised above the hearth/floor
or adding one of the optional screen fronts or a generic freestanding screen in front of the unit
can greatly reduce hearth temperatures. Any hearth within 4 inches of the base of the heater
must be constructed of non-combustible materials (see diagrams in the following pages). Note
that some materials, although safe can degrade due to heat—take this into consideration when
choosing materials.
Top of Finished Hearth
Must Be Flush With
Bottom of Heater to
accommodate some
optional mantels and
trims. See Option section
towards the end of this
manual for optional
accessories.
NOTE:
• Unit will need to be raised
in almost every case to
accommodate hearth or
combustible flooring.
• Non-combustible hearth
required if bottom of
fireplace is less than 4" from
combustible floor in front.
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Hearth Requirements

When the appliance
is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other
combustible material
other than wood flooring,
the appliance shall be
installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the
appliance