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OWNER’S MANUAL
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INSTALLATION
Note:
Your Vanguard fireplace insert is de-
signed to be used in zero clearance installa-
tions. Wall or framing material can be placed
directly against any exterior surface on the
rear, sides, or top of your fireplace insert,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
your insert, these spacers can be placed di-
rectly against wall or framing materials.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the fireplace in-
sert is level. If fireplace insert is not level,
log set will not work properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply
is not propane/LP gas, do not install fireplace
insert. Call dealer where you bought fire-
place insert for proper type fireplace insert.
BLOWER ELECTRICAL
HOOKUP
This fireplace insert includes a blower assem-
bly with an electrical cord. The electrical cord
is five feet in length. You must locate fireplace
insert within reach of a 120 volt grounded
electrical outlet. If not, install and properly
ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electri-
cal outlet, in fireplace insert. Follow instruc-
tions included in kit (see Accessories, page 26).
CAUTION: This fireplace insert
creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace insert. In-
stalling fireplace insert next to vi-
nyl or cloth wall coverings or oper-
ating fireplace insert where impu-
rities (such as tobacco smoke, aro-
matic candles, cleaning fluids, oil
or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air
exist, may discolor walls.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fireplace
insert. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace insert
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 42 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
CAUTION: Close masonry
fireplace damper securely before
installing fireplace insert. If chim-
ney does not have a damper,
block or cap top of chimney. Fail-
ure to cap an open chimney could
cause drafts that can affect the
heater’s performance and in-
crease surface temperatures.
INSTALLING SURROUND KIT
(GS38 or GS43)
CAUTION: A GS38 or GS43
surround kit accessory must
be installed on this fireplace insert
before installing into your masonry
fireplace or wall opening.
Continued
Shoulder
Screw
Screen Mounting
Shoulder Screw (4)
Figure 5 - Removing Screws and Screen
Note:
Use the accessory which best covers
the existing masonry fireplace opening or
wall opening.
• Model GS38 Surround Kit (for use with
fireplaces with an opening smaller than
30" H and 38" W)
• Model GS43 Surround Kit (for use with
fireplaces with an opening 30" to 36
3
/
4
"
H and 38" to 43" W)
1.
Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two
shoulder screws and screen (see Fig-
ure 5). Remove 5/16" screen mount-
ing shoulder screws (do not discard).
2.
Remove log packaging from firebox
cavity.
3.
Align holes in left surround side panel with
screen mounting screw holes. Replace 5/
16" screen mounting shoulder screws re-
moved in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not
tighten. Install Phillips screws in bottom
(see Figure 6). Repeat for right side.
Figure 6 - Attaching Left Surround Side
Panel
Surround Side
5/16" Screws
Phillips Screws
