FMI VSGF36NRC - Manual (Page 10)

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CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited, to tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma-
terial can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides or top of your fireplace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create easiest installation. See Built-In
Firebox Installation, page 11.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to air. Although this is beneficial, installing
fireplace in rooms without enough ventila-
tion air may cause mildew to form from too
much moisture. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 7.
IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level.
If fireplace is not level, log set will not work
properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your fireplace. If your gas supply
is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call
dealer where you bought fireplace for proper
type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 6)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1 /
2
" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace cabinet (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from top of firebox opening to
ceiling should not be less than 42".
C. When firebox is installed on carpeting or
other combustible material, other than
wood flooring, firebox should be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending full
width and depth of the enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of firebox to floor
is 0".
These fireboxes can be installed as freestand-
ing units against a wall with approved, optional
cabinet mantels (see Accessories, page 31)
or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the same
for either installation method.
CAUTION: Do not install
the firebox directly on carpet
or vinyl.
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall