Empire Comfort Systems VFP36SP32EN-2 - Manual (Page 11)

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CLEARANCES
figure 4a - See Through fireplace Clearances
36”
MIN.
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
1 3/4” MIN.
PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE
SIDEWALL
36”
MIN.
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
1 3/4” MIN.
PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE
SIDEWALL
figure 4b - peninsula fireplace Clearances
Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the fireplace
to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than
1 3/4". See figures 4a and 4b.
Combustible material clearance from front of firebox: 36"
minimum
fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing
side(s) require a minimum 1/2" clearance to combustibles.
Top framing and finishing: Combustible framing may rest on
top of standoffs. Combustible finishing materials may extend to
the top standoff screws on the front edge of the top outer wrap.
See Figure 5.
FIREBOX
STAND OFF
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
2 X 4
HEADER
TOP OUTER
WRAP
FINISH WITH TRIM KIT
OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AS DESIRED.
Figure 5