Empire Comfort Systems VFYR-24SO-1 - Manual (Page 9)

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HEAT RESISTANT
MATERIAL
8" WITH HOOD
HEATER IN
FIREPLACE
OR FIREBOX
HOOD
13.5"
14.25"
15.0"
16.0"
8" Mantel
6" Mantel
4" Mantel
2" Mantel
MINIMUM CLEARANCE WITH HOOD (Figure 5)
Example: A mantel may project from the wall a maximum of 2"
at a minimum of 13-1/2" above the opening, and a maximum of
6" at a minimum of 15" above the opening.
Figure 5
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances,
you must:
• Operate the heater with the flue damper open, if possible or
• Raise the mantel to the proper height, or
• Remove the mantel.
FLOOR CLEARANCE (Figure 6)
If installing heater at floor level, the minimum distance to com-
bustibles is “0” inches.
Figure 6
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fire-
place. This is a fire hazard.
Figure 7
No greeting card, 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 8