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FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED 

GAS-FIRED UNVENTED 

DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER

NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE 

Carefully review the instructions supplied

with decorative type unvented room heater

for the minimum fireplace size requirements

DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS

FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS

THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR

THE INSTALLATION 

Homeowner’s Installation 

and Operating Manual

Vent Free Universal Firebox

model numbers VFBC32  VFBC36  VFBC42

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance. 

Consumer: 

Retain this manual for future reference. 

T H E   C H A R L E S T O N   S E R I E S

If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal

injury or loss of life 

Summary of Contents for CHARLESTON VFBC32

Page 1: ...THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION Homeowner s Installation and Operating Manual Vent Free Universal Firebox model numbers VFBC32 VFBC36 VFBC4...

Page 2: ...onal clearances for firebox size must be followed Refer to the manual that is packed with the log set for operating instructions Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Product Features 4 Hearth Dimens...

Page 3: ...alled Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided See installation guidelines 16 Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapor...

Page 4: ...he appliance Do not attempt to install any art of the appliance unless you have all the parts in good condition Make Sure That You Have Received All Parts Check your packing list to verify that all li...

Page 5: ...Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters For use with Any ANSI Z21 11 2 Unvented Room Heaters MODEL Front Width Brick to Brick A Back Width Back to Brick B Hearth Depth C VFBC32 26 660 mm 16 406 mm 17 4...

Page 6: ...75 43 75 B 24 24 24 C 37 25 41 25 47 25 D 8 5 8 5 8 75 E 38 25 38 25 38 25 F 40 25 40 25 40 25 G 11 11 11 H 20 20 20 I 10 5 10 5 10 5 J 20 24 30 K 21 125 21 125 21 125 L 60 65 625 73 25 M 30 32 875 3...

Page 7: ...line connects to a gas shut off valve recessed flush into the wall or floor The valve should be controlled by a removable valve key for safety An ANSI approved manual shut off valve union and plugged...

Page 8: ...e following instructions must be carefully observed 1 Sidewall Clearances Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less that 9 2 Ceiling Clearances The c...

Page 9: ...on operation is done correctly Complete the installation steps in the sequence shown LOCAL BUILDING CODES SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN ALL CASES AS TO THE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION...

Page 10: ...ure is insulated and sealed properly you can avoid future cold air problems The time taken to install the firebox correctly is well worthwhile The following steps are to stop potential cold air proble...

Page 11: ...are not to be used with any TYPE or MODEL of glass doors Fireplace screens must be in the closed position across the entire hearth opening prior to the operation of the decorative room heater NOTE Inf...

Page 12: ...t provided 3 Slide the duct over the collar and attach the duct to the collar using the plastic tie straps or three 3 screws screws not provided Continue attaching the ducting together using three 3 s...

Page 13: ...are using wearing proper personal safety devices such as but not limited to gloves safety eye glasses eye protection 3 Check local building codes before installation of the firebox and blower kit 4 Al...

Page 14: ...prices and policies covering replacement parts Parts may be ordered through your Sureheat distributor or dealer You will need the correct name part number and model number of the appliance when order...

Page 15: ...ability of fitness for the purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities Sure Heat Mfg Co does not assume for it any otter obligations or liabilities in connection with the sale or use of the ap...

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