FMI VFP24R - Manual (Page 9)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
8"
Min. 12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18" & 24" Models 20"
2 1 /2 "
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(HDABK,HDABR)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet clearances
listed in Figure 6 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
Clearance 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 clear-
ances required. Follow minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 9 when using hood.
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
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
12"
8"
(A)
18"
14"
20"
16 3/4 "
22"
18 1/2 "
24"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24" Models
18" Model
2 1 /2 "
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Non-Combustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
24" & 30" Models
All Models
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these tempera-
tures meet the requirement of the
national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.