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Follow these instructions to ensure safe installation.
Failure to follow instructions exactly can create a fire
hazard.
Minimum dimensions for Solid fuel Burning fireplaces uL127
factory Built fireplaces
W
V
U
T
Model
w
u
v
T
VFSR-16
18"
11 1/2"
24"
18"
VFSR-18
17"
14"
28"
17"
VFSM-18
21"
14"
32"
17"
VFSR-24
23"
14"
30"
18"
VFSM-24
27"
14"
34"
18"
VFSR-30
26"
14"
34"
20"
VFSM-30
30"
14"
38"
20"
figure 5
the dimensions shown and defined in the fireplace manufacturer’s
instructions are minimum clearances to maintain in installing this
heater. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the
front of the heater.
Glass doors
Make sure that glass doors are fully open during all operations
of the logset. The opening of the glass door frame should be the
dimension used for the minimum front opening of the firebox.
PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS.
INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN
OPERATING THE FIREPLACE
figure 6
cLeArANceS
Sidewall & ceiling clearances
18”, 24”, 30” Burner 41”
6”
16” Burner 36”
figure 7
the sides of the fireplace opening must be 6" from any combustible
wall. The ceiling must be at least 36" (for the 16" burner) and 41"
(for 18", 24" and 30" burner) from the fireplace opening.
Mantel clearances Without Hood
You must have non-combustible materials above the fireplace
opening. Non-combustible material must extend at least 12" above
fireplace opening. With sheet metal, you must have non-combustible
material behind it.
Heat resistant materials such as slate and marble must be
at least
1/2" thick. Sheet metal should not be installed onto combustible
material.
28”
12”
HEATER IN FIREPLACE
OR FIREBOX
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
10” and less Mantel
figure 8
If your installation does not meet the above clearances, you can
proceed to one of the following steps to see if these clearances
are possible:
•
Use a hood (see mantel clearances with hood)
•
Operate the heater with flue damper open. See page 16 for
Installing as a Vented Appliance.
•
Raise the mantel to the proper height.
•
Remove the mantel.
Non-combustible
Material distance
Requirements for Safe Installation
12" or more
Non-combustible material
Less than 12"
Non-combustible material must be ex-
tended to at least 8" with the installation
of the optional fireplace hood. If you can
-
not extend non-combustible material at
least 8", you must operate heater with
flue damper open.
