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INSTALLING
Continued
36 5/8"
25 7/8"
51 3/4"
26 7/8"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). There
are three options for connecting blower to electrical source.
Option one:
Install fireplace near an electrical outlet. See blower instruc-
tions for power cord length.
Option two:
Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded, three-
prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the
framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.
Option three:
Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 7.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The
flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 5.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.
The height is 26
1
/
8
" which is the same as the wall opening above.
1.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.
26 7/8"
26 7/8"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
10 1/2"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in
enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit
accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of
fireplace approximately
1
/
2
inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown
in Figure 11, page 13. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
Note:
Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,
sides, or top of your fireplace.
Height
Front Width
Depth
Bottom
Actual Framing
Actual
Framing
Actual
Framing
Actual
Framing
26"
26
7
/
8
"
26
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
9
1
/
2
"
10
1
/
2
"
3
/
4
"
3
/
4
"