Monessen Hearth PARLOR VENT-FREE PL20 - Manual (Page 10)

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Parlor Vent Free Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
CLEARANCE and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 5 and 6 are maintained. Left and right clearances
are determined when facing the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements
may create a fire hazard.
Sidewall Clearances — The clearance from the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent
wall should not be less than 9". Figure 5
Ceiling Clearance — The ceiling or any other combustible material must be at least 0" from the
firebrick opening. Figure 5
Back Wall Clearance — The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall.
Floor Clearance — The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform
of an appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or other soft floor coverings.
It may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure
fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support and so
that no cold air can enter from under the firebox.
Mantel clearances — Must meet the clearance requirements detailed in Figures 5 & 6.
W
ARNING
The dimensions shown in Figures 5 and 6 are minimum clearances to
maintain in 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 fire hazard.
9” (229 mm)
Min.
FP2556
wall clg clear
20” (508 mm)
Min.
FP556
Figure 5 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
Sidewall
Ceiling, Shelving or Any
Combustible Material
20”
(508 mm)
Min.
FP2557
mantel clearance
Top of Fireplace
Opening
FP557
Figure 6 -
Mantel Clearances
45°
1”
4”
9”
FP2564
side leg clear
Fireplace
Opening
Wall
Combustible
Material Area
FP564
Top View
Side View
Wall
Combustible
Material