Installation Instruction
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Designer Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 1/2" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel
requirements listed in this manual.
Vermont Castings Group Model BPWC500
Mantel is designed to comply with all mantel temperature
requirements.
FP2817
mantel clearances
16”
12”
10”
12”
6”
256O”
FP2817
Top of Fireplace
Opening
45°
1”
4”
5”
6”
”
3”
FP2818
mantel leg clearance
Figure 10 -
Mantel Clearance
Stud
Combustible
Material Area
FP2818
Spacer
Side of Fireplace
Opening
72”
(1829 mm)
Min.
Ceiling
6”
(152 mm)
Min.
FP2832
ceiling wall clearance
Figure 9 -
Ceiling and Side Wall Clearances
FP2544
12"
(305 mm)
Max. Depth
16"
(406 mm)
Min.
Combustible Mantel