Superior UVFRC-4228-H - Manual (Page 7)

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Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel or
other combustible projections: To install the fi rebox with a wood mantel,
shelf or other combustible projection above fi rebox opening. Refer to
Figures 4, 5 & 6.
If your mantel profi le is unsafe, you may either:
• Raise the mantel to an acceptable
height,
or
• Remove the mantel.
Floor clearance: These fi replaces may sit directly on a combustible surface.
The appliance should be mounted on a fully supported base extending the
full width and depth of the unit. The appliance may be located on or near
conventional construction materials. However,
if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a metal
or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
Figure 5
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Model UVF-36 WITH Canopy Installed
Canopy is required on all installations for this model only.
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 4", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Models UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-4228 WITH Canopy Installed
Canopy is optional on these models
16”
9-1/2”
2” 3” 4” 5” 6”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Canopy
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
Example
Coordinate
in ( )Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
Figure 4
16”
17”
18”
9”
3” 4” 5” 6” 7“ 8”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible
Material (wall)
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min. Example
Example
Coordinate
in ( )Example
Canopy
23”
24”
16”
6” 7” 8” 10” 9”
17”
18”
19”
20”
21”
22”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
Coordinate
in ( )Example
Models UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-4228 WITHOUT Canopy Installed
Canopy is optional on these models
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 7", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 19" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 6
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
WARNING
The canopy must be in place to be in compliance with
the clearances specifi ed in Figures 4 & 5. Do not remove
or replace canopy, only use canopy supplied or offered
for these fi reboxes (see Pages 16 & 17). Do not use any
canopy which may be provided with the decorative type
Vent-Free room heater.