Regency ® P48-2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace8CLEARANCESThe clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatestimportance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.Clearance to Combustibles from:Back 0" (0mm)Side 0" (0mm)Floor 0" (0mm)Minimum Clearance from Top of Front Facing:Mantel min. 8" (203mm)Ceiling 39" (990mm) from top of front facingabove louvers.Side Wall:6" (152mm)Horizontal Vent Clearances:Top 2-1/2" (64mm)Side 1-1/2" (38mm)Bottom 1-1/2" (38mm)Vertical Vent Clearances:1-1/4" (32mm)Alcove Clearances:Max. Depth 36" (914mm)Min. Width 60" (1524mm)Min. Height 80" (2032mm)INSTALLATIONThe HeatWave Duct Kitand the Heat Release Kithave different clearanceand framin requirements,check the HeatWave andHeat Release manual fordetails.Heat Release KitCaution RequirementsThe top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined bystandoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may NOT berecessed into combustible construction.WARNINGFire hazard is an extreme riskif these clearances (air space) to combustible materialsare not adhered to. It is of greatest importance that thisfireplace and vent system be installed only inaccordance with these instructions.