VFI Series User's Manual

VFI33 Vent Free Gas Fireplace System
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CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Clearances are necessary to combustible surfaces
only. No clearance is necessary for noncombustible sur-
face.
Sidewall clearances: The clearance from the inside of the
appliance to any combustible adjacent wall should no be
less than 9". Figure 4
Ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at least 42" from
the top of the fi rebox opening. Figure 4
Back wall clearance: The appliance can be placed against
the 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 combustible mantel is installed. It
must meet the clearance requirements shown in Figure 7.
9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42"
Minimum
Figure 4 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Minimum Clearances
FP2770
33"
15 1/4
22
3/4
23 7/8
B
A
Figure 5 -
Dimensions for Installing in Masonry Fireplace or UL
Listed Box
BEFORE INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE
INSERT
Have fi replace fl oor and chimney professionally cleaned to
remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. Close
and seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located
on fl oor or wall
Surround Sizes*
AB
Small 33" 43"
Large 36" 50"
*A surround is required to complete the installation.
WARNING: The dimensions shown in
Figures 4 and 5 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.