VRB46 –Unvented Chase VS Vented Chase- Choose Your Installation
Look at the following chart before you begin the installation.
Low
Enclosure
Cool Touch
Wall
TV above Fireplace with
Recessed Installation
option
Mantel Height
Heat can be
directed to
second room
UNVENTED CHASE
64”
No
No
2” at 37-1/2”
No
VENTED CHASE
70”
Yes
Yes
Any size at 35-9/16”
Yes
UNVENTED CHASE:
This is a traditional fireplace installation where the fireplace is
built into an unvented chase.
Enclosure height is lower.
Temperature of chase walls will be higher.
No TV above Fireplace
Mantel height is higher.
Fireplace will be installed with Ventilation Plates in place (as
shipped).
VENTED CHASE:
The fireplace is installed into a vented chase. There are
many different styles of vented chase. See pages in
manual for installation details and information.
Enclosure height is higher.
Chase walls will be much cooler to the touch.
A TV is allowed above the fireplace.
Mantel height is lower.
Fireplace will be installed with
Ventilation Plates
removed (see instructions in manual).
A minimum opening of 105 square inches of ventilation
area is required.
Kingsman
V46EG
Grill may be used.
If a custom grill is used, free air opening must total 105
square inches with no sloping louvers.
See
“Chase Not Vented”
Framing Section
See
“Vented Chase”
Framing Section
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