Monessen Hearth DFS42NVC User Manual

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9"
Minimum
9"
Minimum
42" Minimum
12"
10"
8"
6"
2
1
/
2
"
12"
16"
19"
21"
23"
Combustible material 
can contact top of 
fi replace.
N o n - c o m b u s t i b l e 
material only if needed to 
cover optional radiant top 
panel above canopy.
CLEARANCES 
AND
 HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Sidewall and ceiling clearances: 
The clear-
ance from the inside of the appliance to any com-
bustible adjacent wall should no be less than 9". 
See Figure 7.
Ceiling clearance: 
The ceiling must be at least 
42" from the top of the firebox opening. See Figure 
7.
Back wall clearance: 
The appliance may be 
placed against a combustible back wall. 
Floor clearance: 
The fireplace may not be 
installed onto any combustible flooring material, 
such as carpeting, vinyl or tile without the hearth 
or a minimum 22 GA (0.030") metal or a minimum 
1/2" wooden base covering the entire width and 
depth of the base.  Combustible material must be 
installed at least one inch away from the front face 
of the unit.
Mantel clearances: 
The canopy supplied with 
the unit must be installed. If a combustible mantel 
is installed. It must meet the clearance requirements 
shown in Figure 8. 
Figure 7 - Sidewall and Ceiling Clearances
W
ARNING
Figure 8A - Minimum Mantel Clearances 
Figure 8B - Mantel Heights
The dimensions shown in Figures 7 and 8 and defi ned in the fi replace manufacturer's 
instructions are minimum clearances
 to maintain when installing this heater. Left and 
right clearances are determined when facing the front of the heater.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow 
instructions exactly can create a fi re hazard.
For Wide Brass Canopy.  See pg. 35