Operating instructions
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DFX & DBX Series Vent Free Fireplaces
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in are maintained. Left and right clearances
are determined when facing the front of the rebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements
may create a re hazard.
— The clearance from the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent
wall should not be less than 9" for the DBX4C/DFX4C and DFX3C.
— The ceiling must be at least 4" from the top of the rebox opening.
— The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall.
— The replace may be installed directly on a combustible oor or a raised platform
of an appropriate height. Do not place replace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or other soft oor coverings. It
may, however, be placed on at wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure replace
rests on a solid continuous oor or platform with appropriate framing for support and so that no cold
air can enter from under the rebox.
— The canopy supplied with the unit must be installed. If a combustible mantel
is installed. It must meet the clearance requirements detailed in
The MHSC Barrington Cabinet Mantel Model series BWC300, BWC400 and BWC500 are
specially designed to comply with all mantel temperature requirements. Any custom-built mantel must
comply with all clearance requirements shown in this instruction manual.
9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42" Minimum
FP2441
sidewall clg clear
FP441
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
256O”
12”
10”
19”
FP2508
VFS DBX mantel clearances
Canopy
FP508
Figure 5 -
Mantel Clearances
Figures 4 and 5