- Buck Stoves Owner's Manual VENT-FREE FP-BR-10-ZC

There is a wide variety of finishing material available
for your fireplace from formal wall treatments with
marble and mantels, to rustic wood paneling, stone or
brick. Non-Combustible materials used in this
installation such as slate, tile, marble, etc. must be at
least 1/2" thick.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BLACK FACE OF
THE FIREPLACE NOT BE COVERED WITH
ANY TYPE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
Non-combustible facing materials such as marble, brick,
or ceramic tile may overlap the black face of the
fireplace up to the opening on either side of the
fireplace. Seal all joints between the black fireplace face
and the wall covering with a heat-resistant material such
as rock wool insulation or mortar. Be sure to use high
temperature adhesive or mortar when anchoring brick,
stone, or tile to the face of the fireplace.
CLEARANCES
To ensure a safe installation, the following must be
carefully observed.
1. Sidewall Clearances: Clearances from the right or
left side of the fireplace opening to any adjacent
combustible wall should not be less than 7", facing the
unit.
2. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not
be less than 42" from the top of the fireplace opening.
Check to see whether man-made brick and stone are
made of non combustible materials before using them
on the face of the fireplace. Some of these products
contain combustible materials. Combustible wall
coverings such as paneling or wallboard may not
overlap the black face of the fireplace. The space
between the wall covering and the fireplace should be
sealed with a heat resistant material such as rock wool
insulation or mortar.
NOTE: An “L” shaped steel lintel must be installed
across the top of the firebox opening where facing
materials such as brick or stone is used on the face of
the firebox. It acts as a support/firestop. It should be
attached to the face of the fireplace with screws and
sealed to the fireplace with a heat-resistant sealer.
3. Mantel Clearances: We have provided 4 different
situations to position your mantel. See Figure 5.
4. Floor Clearances: No clearance is required if the
appliance is installed per these instructions.
5. Front Clearances: From the Front of the fireplace
to any combustible materials should not be any less
than 24”.
FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE
42" MIN.
CLEARANCE
TO CEILING
7" MIN.
FIGURE 4
SIDE WALL
CLEARANCE
FROM FIREPLACE
OPENING TO SIDE WALL
NOTE: Adequate clearance around air openings
must be maintained. Never cover any openings on
the appliance with any type material.
24” CLEARANCE TO FRONT
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
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