Clearances And Height Requirements - Vermont Castings DFS3224A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

The dimensions shown in Figures 9 and 10 and defi ned in the fi replace 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 fi re hazard.
Sidewall and ceiling clearances: The
clearance from the inside of the appliance to
any combustible adjacent wall should no be
less than 9". See Figure 9.
Ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at
least 42" from the top of the fi rebox opening.
See Figure 9.
Back wall clearance: The appliance may
be placed against a combustible back wall.
Floor clearance: The fi replace may not
be installed onto any combustible fl ooring
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 combus-
tible mantel is installed. It must meet the
clearance requirements shown in Figure
10.
26D3310
CLEARANCES
AND
9"
Minimum
Figure 9 - Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
42" Minimum
9"
Minimum
12"
2 1/2"
19"
10"
15