Empire Comfort Systems VFHS-20/10T-4 - Manual (Page 9)

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CLEARANCES
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances
30”
(762mm)
4”
(101mm)
Figure 4
This fireplace can be installed with zero (0") clearance to
combustible material
When facing the front of the appliance the minimum clearances
to combustible construction (material) are the following:
1. Clearances from the right side or left side of the fireplace
opening to any combustible wall or material should not be
less than 4 inches.
2. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling
should not be less than 30 inches.
Mantel Clearances for Built-in Installation
Figure 5
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace.
This is a fire hazard.
Figure 6
No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should
be placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance.
The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
Figure 7