FMI FVFM27PR - Manual (Page 9)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible ma-
terial clearances, you must also meet re-
quired clearances between fireplace open-
ings and mantel shelf on each side of the
fireplace. If you do not meet the clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clear-
ance When using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
12"
(A)
18" 20" 22" 24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
2 1
/2 "
6"
8"
10"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min. 12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
20"
2 1
/2 "
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Log Sets
All Models
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Non-Combustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Hearth Combustible
Material
5”
Min.
Continued
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum dis-
tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig-
ure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combus-
tible flooring (see Figure 9).
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
(HDABK, HDABR)