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DFX & DBX Series Vent Free Fireplaces
Ensure that minimum clearances shown in are maintained. Left and right clearances
are determined when facing the front of the firebox.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements
may create a fire hazard.
— The clearance from the inside of the appliance to any combustible adjacent
wall should not be less than 9" for the DBX4C/DFX4C and DFX3C.
— The ceiling must be at least 4" from the top of the firebox opening.
— The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall.
— The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or a raised platform
of an appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on carpeting, vinyl, tile or other soft floor coverings.
It may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure
fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support and so
that no cold air can enter from under the firebox.
— The canopy supplied with the unit must be installed. If a combustible mantel
is installed. It must meet the clearance requirements detailed in
9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42" Minimum
FP2441
sidewall clg clear
FP441
Figure 5 -
Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
256O”
12”
10”
19”
FP2508
VFS DBX mantel clearances
Canopy
FP508
Figure 6 -
Mantel Clearances
Figures 5 and 6