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Built-In Unvented Fireboxes
P/N  903761  REV. E  02/2004

UVFCE Series

MODELS

STANDARD SERIES

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS.

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:  Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:  What to do if you smell gas:

• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

Follow your gas suppliers instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the

fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-
SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, AL-
TERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE IN-
JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL.
FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON-
SULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING: DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN
THESE APPLIANCES.

CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH
THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER FOR
THE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.

DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UN-
LESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATIONS.

This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventila-
tion air must be provided.  Refer to Combustion
and Ventilation Air Section, Page 3.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture or draperies.

Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli-
ance.

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR UNVENTED ROOM
HEATERS.

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for STANDARD UVFCE Series

Page 1: ... LIFE WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT AL TERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE IN JURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CON SULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER WARNING DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER F...

Page 2: ...LTING IN SERIOUS IN JURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING ANY CHANGE TO THIS UN VENTED ROOM HEATER CAN BE DAN GEROUS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS HEATER CAN CAUSE SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE BURNS EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON OXIDE POISONING The UVFCE Series are unvented fireboxes They feature a self contained heat circulating system This installation manual will enable you to obtain a saf...

Page 3: ...nt Free heater _______ BTU Hr Gas appliance 1 _______ BTU Hr Gas appliance 2 _______ BTU Hr Total _______ BTU Hr Example Vent free heater 26 000 BTU Hr Gas appliance 1 40 000 BTU Hr water heater Total 66 000 BTU Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent is sealed combustion and draws combustion air from the outdoors 4 ComparethemaximumBTU Hrthespacecan support with the actual amount...

Page 4: ...CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO WALLSURFACESNEXTTOHEATER INSTALL INGHEATERNEXTTOVINYLORCLOTHWALL COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE IMPURITIES IN THE AIR SUCH AS TOBACCO SMOKE EXISTS MAY DISCOLOR WALLS WARNING DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER FLAME PATTERNS WARNING DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN SERT HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED FOR U...

Page 5: ...side of the firebox Connect the gas line before the firebox is enclosed in the fin ished wall The gas knockout is determined by a 1 round indentation located at the bottom and slightly off center in the side refractories THE KNOCK OUT IS ALWAYS REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE FIREBOX If removal is attempted from the outer wrapper side re fractory damage may occur With a medium sized hammer lightly tap the...

Page 6: ...dmaterialssuchasmarble brick stone etc to be installed 2 Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the system and sur rounds 3 Note the floor construction i e 2 x 6 s 2 x 8 s or 2 x 10 s single or double joists type and thickness of floor boards 4 Use this information and consult your local building code to determine if you need addi tional support CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK THE HE...

Page 7: ...NOT TO SCALE 7 FIREBOX SPECIFICATIONS Figure 8 40 40 45 45 7 21 40 38 45 42 1 1 1 4 6 34 34 21 38 21 40 29 45 33 40 40 45 45 UVFCE Front View Left Side View Top View 34 Gas Line Knockout J Box Cover 3 8 21 38 8 3 Right Side View ...

Page 8: ...ing Face Unfinished Shown A G C Back Wall Of Chase Enclosure Including Finishing Materials If Any Rough Framing Face Unfinished Shown C A G H H Back Wall Of Chase Enclosure Including Finishing Materials If Any Rough Framing Face Unfinished Shown Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Opening 40 45 A 40 45 B 39 39 C 29 33 D 14 16 E 71 76 F 35 38 G 21 21 H 8 8 J 50 54 Framing Dimensions ...

Page 9: ...nventedfireboxes Refertotheinstal lation instructions provided with the canopy for installation details Space Maintain Air Space at Back and Sides Combustible Wall Space Floor Optional Hearth Extension Platform Maintain Air Space at Back and Sides Combustible Wall 3 Screws for 40 Models 4 Screws for 45 Models Canopy Firebox Opening Step 4 Firebox may be anchored to floor Bend downfour 4 anchortabs...

Page 10: ...QUALI FIED LICENSEDELECTRICIAN MAINPOWER MUST BE OFF WHEN CONNECTING TO MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY OR PERFORM ING SERVICE FIREBOX FINISHES There are a wide variety of finished looks for your UVFCE built in unvented fireboxes from formal wall decor with elaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings Only noncombustible materials like marble stone tile brick etc may overlap the bl...

Page 11: ...5 No Description Part No Part No 1 Side Refractory Right 026042 026042 2 Side Refractory Left 026041 026041 3 Bottom Refractory 044991 044992 4 Rear Refractory 026021 026022 5 Screen Panel 099648 099649 6 Screen Rod 2 011382 010234 7 Canopy 054291 054300 8 Gas Line 096908 096908 9 Nipple 000802 000802 ...

Page 12: ...amage to the Unvented Gas Room Heater will produce unsafe levels of carbon monoxide and will result in a fire hazard LIMITATION ON LIABILITY It is expressly agreed and understood that LHP s sole obligation and purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty under any other warranty expressed or implied or in contract tort or otherwise shall be limited to replacement repair or refund as specified ...

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