Pre-installation, Clearances, Framing and finishing – FMI PFS DVF42NH-HA User Manual
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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
1"
Perpendicular walls
6"
Floor
0"
Ceiling to louver opening
42"
Front
36"
Top of Standoffs
0"
Vent
(See venting instructions
for specific venting
clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thick-
ness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front
of fireplace.
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials. 1" clearance
not required at nailing flanges.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intend-
ed for use as supplemental heat.
Use this fireplace along with
your primary heating system.
Do not install this fireplace as
your primary heat source. If you
have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulat-
ing blower while using fireplace.
This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation.
All minimum clearances must be met.
If you are using a separate combustible man-
tel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper instal-
lation height. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
Pre-inStALLAtiOn
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1
/
4
"
(36")
47
1
/
4
"
(42")
41
1
/
2
"
(36")
48
1
/
2
"
(42")
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances with
Outside Air Flex Duct
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
Ref.
Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Opening
1
14"
A
16"
2
12"
B
14"
3
10"
C
12"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
2"
G
4"
36
3
/
8
"
(36")
43
3
/
8
" (42")
43" (36"), 50" (42")
42" (36"), 49" (42")
15
3
/
4
"
(36")
19" (42")
51
3
/
8
"
(36")
61
3
/
4
" (42")
Nailing
Tabs