Empire Comfort Systems VFP36SP32EN-2 - Manual (Page 38)

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Premium Vent-Free Fireplaces
SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACE MODELS: PENINSULA FIREPLACE MODELS:
VFP36SP32EN-2 VFP36PP32EN-2
VFP36SP32EP-2 VFP36PP32EP-2
Empire Comfort Systems
918 Freeburg Avenue
Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623
Mantel Clearances with Standard Hood
MANTEL
STANDARD
HOOD
17 ½”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
4 ½”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
8”
6 ½”
5”
3 ½”
1 ½”
0”
6 ½”
9”
11”
13”
15”
Mantel Clearances with Optional Extended Hood
MANTEL
13”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOP OF HOOD)
8”
MIN.
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
22”
8”
20”
6 ½”
18”
5”
16”
3 ½”
14 ½”
2 ½”
24 ½”
0”
FIREBOX
FACE
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
(NOT AVAILABLE ON
PENINSULA OPEN END)
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
Clearances
Combustible material clearance (furniture, parallel walls) from front of fireplace: 36" minimum
Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside opening of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall
should not be less than 1 3/4".
Firebox 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.
Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the hood.
Mantel Clearances: Vent free fireplace models must use the hood supplied with the fireplace, or one of the optional
hood kits available for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet the clearance requirements
detailed below.
EMPIRE EMPIRE
Comfort Systems