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Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure
to follow instructions exactly can create a fire hazard.
the appliance cannot be installed on a carpet, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring. If installed on carpet
or vinyl flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal, wood
or noncombustible material panel extending full width and depth
of the appliance.
All mantel shelves, regardless of depth, should be a minimum of 13" from
top opening of fireplace. Mantel shelf shall not exceed 12" maximum depth
at 13" minimum height from opening.
71" Minimum
Ceiling
6"
Min.
Figure 4 -
Clearances From The Mantel, Ceiling, and Side Wall
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note: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the
FP2333
facing. If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in
BLDV mantel clear
this manual.
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Side View
12" Max.
Depth
13" Min.
From Opening
Side of Fire-
place Opening
FP2333
Finish Wall
12"
10"
8"
6"
13"
4"
12 "
11"
9 "
9
8"
Top of Fireplace
Exhaust Opening
FP2437
mantel clearances
FP2334a
1"
2 "
3"
top View
Figure 5 -
Mantel Clearances
FP2334a
BLDV side leg clear
DVBL7 Series Gas Fireplace
Stud
Standoff
2 "
FP2437
Wall
Combustible
Material Area
1 "
3 "
4 "
5"
6"
45°
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