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WARNING: IF THE AREA IN WHICH THE
HEATER MAY BE OPERATED IS SMALLER
THAN THAT DEFINED AS AN UNCON-
FINED SPACE, PROVIDE ADEQUATE
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR BY
ONE OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI
Z223.1 1992, SECTION 5.3 OR APPLI-
CABLE LOCAL CODES.

Your options are:

a. Rework equations adding the space of ad-

joining room(s). If the extra volume provides
an unconfined space, then remove door or
add ventilation grills between rooms. Refer
to National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
1992, Section 5.3.

b. Vent room directly to the outdoors. Refer to

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 1992,
Section 5.3.

c. Install a lower BTU/Hr heater, such as a

21,000 BTU/Hr, to make the area an uncon-
fined space.

If the actual BTU/Hr used is less than the
maximum BTU/Hr the space can support, then
the space is an unconfined space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation for an uncon-
fined space.

LOCATION OF FIREBOX

Carefully select the best location for installation
of your built-in unvented firebox. The following
factors should be taken into consideration:

• Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork
and windows.

• Location must not be affected by drafts
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air reg-
isters for forced air furnaces/air conditioners,
windows or doors.

• Installation must provide adequate ventila-
tion and combustion air.

• Do not install this firebox in a sleeping room
or bathroom.

• Location should be out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies due to
heat from firebox.

• Never obstruct the front opening of the un-
vented firebox or restrict the flow of combus-
tion and ventilation air.

• Minimize modifications to existing construc-
tion.  See 

Figure 1  for location suggestions.

WARNING:  MAINTAIN MINIMUM
CLEARANCES.

Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or
other flammable liquids may be stored. The
unvented firebox must be kept clear and free
from these combustible materials.

CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR-
RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO
WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER. INSTALL-
ING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL
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.

Clearances

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE
BUILT-IN UNVENTED FIREBOXES IN
SLEEPING QUARTERS, OR IN RECRE-
ATIONAL VEHICLES.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE
APPLIANCES:
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,

CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM
THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATER.

• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.

Ensure the minimum clearances shown in 

Fig-

ures 2 and 3 are maintained. Left and right
clearances are determined when facing the
front of the firebox.

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure
safe installation. Failure to follow these require-
ments may create a fire hazard.

Sidewall clearances: The sides of the firebox
opening must be at least 16" from any com-
bustible wall (

Figure 2 ).

Figure 2

Ceiling clearance: The ceiling must be at
least 40" from the top of the firebox opening
(

Figure 2 ).

Noncombustible material: Noncombustible
materials, such as slate and marble, must be at
least 

¹⁄₂

" thick and may be used without restric-

tion above the firebox opening, to the sides or
as a hearth extension, so long as they do not
obstruct vent openings for heat circulating
models.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN-
SERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE.

Figure 1

Not to Scale

40"

16"

Optional
Hearth Extension

Summary of Contents for UVFC-500

Page 1: ...CAUSINGPROPERTYDAMAGE 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 ASSISTAN...

Page 2: ...ANSI Z21 11 2 approved Decora tive Type Unvented Gas Log Room Heaters For the appropriate Unvented Gas Log Room Heatermodel refertothechartbelow Referto the installation instructions provided with the...

Page 3: ...room or bathroom Theapplianceanditsindividualshut offvalve must be disconnected from the gas supply pipingsystemwhileperforminganytestsofthe gas supply piping system at pressures in ex cess of psig T...

Page 4: ...oexistingconstruc tion See Figure 1 for location suggestions WARNING MAINTAIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored The unvented fir...

Page 5: ...sign and framing reference only Actual installations may vary due to individual design preferences How ever always maintain minimum clearances to combustible materials and do not violate any specific...

Page 6: ...cial floor support is needed for the firebox however to be certain 1 Estimate the total weight of the firebox systemandsurroundmaterialssuchasmarble brick stone etc to be installed 2 Measure the squar...

Page 7: ...m the drywall surface It is important that this dimension be exact IMPORTANT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE FIREBOX TOP SPACERS BE RE MOVED OR MODIFIED THE HEADER MAY BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE T...

Page 8: ...7 43 C 27 31 D 13 15 E 66 73 F 33 36 G 19 20 H 47 51 Framing Dimensions Header B A Corner Installation H D C A E G F Back Wall Of Chase Enclosure Including Finishing Materials If Any Rough Framing Fac...

Page 9: ...tion of the mantel clearances the canopy must be installed Canopy Installation The factory supplied canopy must be installed onthefireboxforsafeoperation SeeFigure10 8d Nail Figure 9 Grounded to Appli...

Page 10: ...ntels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings Only noncombustible materials like marble stone tile brick etc may overlap the black front facing but be sure not to block the upper orlowergrilles...

Page 11: ...DESCRIPTION Part No Qty Part No Qty Gas Fireplace Assembly 1 Firescreen 36L89 2 36L99 2 2 Rod Screen 88L95 2 88L96 2 3 Refractory Side 88L59 2 88L65 2 4 Refractory Rear 88L58 1 88L64 1 5 Refractory Ba...

Page 12: ...eserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace c...

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