Installation and Operation
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MCUF Series Vent-Free Firebox
Carefully select the best location for installation of your
vent-free rebox. The following factors should be taken
into consideration:
• Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows.
Refer to “Clearances/Height Requirements on Page 8.
Minimum clearances to combustibles
• Location must not be affected by drafts caused by
kitchen exhaust fans, ceiling fans, return air registers
for forced air furnaces / air conditioners, windows or
doors.
• Installation must provide adequate ventilation and com-
bustion air.
• Location should be out of high trafc or windy or drafty
areas.
•
• Never obstruct the front opening of the vent-free rebox
or restrict the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Minimize modications to existing construction. Refer
to Figure 3 below for location suggestions.
• Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
ammable liquids may be stored. The vent-free rebox
must be kept clear and free from these combustible
materials.
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fireplace locations
Figure 3 -
Possible Firebox Locations
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4
through 7 are maintained. Left and right clearances are
determined when facing the front of the rebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal-
lation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a
re hazard.
1. The clearance from the inside
of the appliance to any combustible wall should not be
less than 6". Figure 4
2. The ceiling must be at least 42”
from the top of the rebox opening. Figure 4
3. The appliance may be placed
against a combustible back wall.
6"
Minimum
42"
Minimum
6"
Minimum
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minimum clearances
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Figure 4 -
Clearance and Height Requirements
This inner chamber rebox oor must
be installed at least 6" above any combustible ooring
material, such as carpeting or asphalt tile, which is
closer than 14" to the base of the rebox. Figure 5
Or
The inner chamber rebox oor may be installed nearer
to the oor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible mate-
rial such as slate or marble is installed between the base
of the rebox and the combustible ooring. Figure 6