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UV36 Vent-Free Firebox
20007446
Installation Instructions
Choosing the Location for Your Fireplace
Figure 2 shows some of the many ways your fireplace
may be installed. Consider the traffic pattern in your
room and the location of doors and windows. Moving
air from ceiling fans, open doors and hot air grilles may
cause the flames to soot. If a disturbance is found that
affects the flames, it must be eliminated by turning off
the ceiling fan, closing the door or closing/moving the
hot air register. A corner location may be best where
space is limited.
Your fireplace weighs no more than some of your fine
furniture. If the fireplace is located near a load bear
-
ing wall, additional supports to the foundation will not
be necessary. HEAVY FACINGS SUCH AS BRICK,
STONE, ETC., MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FOUNDA-
TION SUPPORT.
ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED ON
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES, IT MUST NOT BE IN-
STALLED ON CARPET OR VINYL.
The clearances to sidewalls and ceiling that are shown
in Figure 3 must be considered when choosing the
location for the fireplace.
Room Divider
Partial Room
Projection
Full Room
Projection
Flush
Corner
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place fireplace
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Fig. 2 Locating the fireplace.
Gas Line
The gas line must be installed by a licensed gas line
installer before framing in the fireplace.
Drafts
Do not locate the fireplace in high traffic areas or areas
exposed to high drafts and winds. Locate the fireplace
away from furniture and draperies.
Framing Clearances
The fireplace may be placed directly on a combustible
floor, against a combustible wall at marked clearances
or on a raised wooden platform.
If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised wooden
platform, the platform must be a continuous level sur-
face.
The fireplace must be secured in place so it cannot
shift positions. The nailing flanges on the sides of the
firebox make securing it to the framing easy. They were
designed to allow the installation of 1/2” wallboard or
plywood flush with the face of the fireplace.
Only the header (Fig. 1) may rest on the standoffs on
top of the firebox.
When the fireplace is installed over carpeting, vinyl tile
or any combustible material other than wood flooring,
it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing its full width and depth. Alternatively - the carpet-
ing, vinyl tile, etc., may be removed from beneath the
fireplace before installing.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST NOT BE IN
-
STALLED OVER OR TOUCH THE BLACK FRONT
SURFACE OF THE FIREPLACE.
Clearances
To ensure a safe installation, the following instructions
must be carefully observed.
1. Right and Left Sidewall Clearances: Clearances
from the side of the fireplace opening to any com-
bustible wall should not be less than 2”.
2. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not
be less than 36” from the top of the fireplace open-
ing.
3. Mantel and Wall Clearances:
A. Noncombustible materials must be used for all
wall coverings below the top standoffs of the
fireplace. (Fig. 3)
B. A combustible mantel may project 1” from the
wall 12” above the fireplace opening.
C. A combustible mantel must fall within the profile
that is shown in Figure 3.
4. Floor Clearances: No clearance is required if the
appliance is installed per these instructions.