Vanguard Heating VS24PR - Manual (Page 9)

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INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
42"
16"
INSTALLING
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WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling,
and adjoining wall.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Firebox Size
Log Front
Size Height Depth Width
18" 17" 14" 20"
24" 17" 14" 26"
30" 17" 14" 32"
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Log Size Side Wall Ceiling Floor
18" 24" 30" 16" 42" 5"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry or U.L. listed
manufactured fireplace or an AGA listed vent-free firebox approved for use with these gas log heaters.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 4)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16
inches.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling
Minimum Non-Combustible Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
Note: If using a mantel, go to page 10. If not using a mantel, follow the information on this page.
You must have non-combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible materials (such
as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-combus-
tible material behind it. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If non-
combustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory. See chart and Figure 5
on page 10 for minimum clearances.
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