Monessen Hearth BBV400 User Manual

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BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces
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BBV 400 clearances
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
FIREPLACE LOCATION
Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, 
the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional acces-
sories (i.e. wall switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to 
ensure compliance with local codes, including permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
• 
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows. Minimum clearances to combustibles 
must be maintained.
• 
This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a corner or use an exterior chase.
• 
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away form furniture and draperies due to heat 
from appliance.
• 
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
• 
Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored.
• 
Vent pipe routing. Refer to Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configura-
tions.
• 
These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/
NFPA 54 - (current edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code - (current edition), and Local Building 
Codes for specific installation requirements.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
W
ARNING
Follow  these  instructions  carefully 
to ensure safe installation. Failure to 
follow  instructions  exactly  can  cre-
ate a fire hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on 
a  carpet,  tile  or  other  combustible 
material other than wood flooring. If 
installed on carpet or vinyl flooring, 
the appliance shall be installed on a 
metal, wood or noncombustible ma-
terial panel extending full width and 
depth of the appliance.
72” 
Minimum
8” Minimum
Minimum 3” From 
Both Side Walls 
to 
Opening
12” Maximum 
Depth
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Figure 4 - 
Clearances
Combustible 
Mantel
Side Wall