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Installation and Instructions

11

Finishing the Fireplace

There are a wide variety of finishing materials

available for your fireplace from formal wall treatments
with marble and mantles to rustic wood paneling, stone
or brick.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BLACK FACE OF

THE FIREPLACE NOT BE COVERED WITH ANY
TYPE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.

Noncombustible facing materials such as marble,

brick or ceramic tile may overlap the black face of the
fireplace up to the opening on either side of the 
fireplace. Seal all joints between the black fireplace
face and the wall covering with a heat-resistant 
material such as rock wool insulation or mortar. Be
sure to use high temperature adhesive or mortar when
anchoring brick, stone or tile to the face of the 
fireplace. Check to see whether man-made brick and
stone are made of noncombustible materials before
using them on the face of the fireplace. Some of these
products contain combustible materials. Combustible
wall coverings such as paneling or wallboard may not 
overlap the black face of the fireplace. The space
between the wall covering and the fireplace should be
sealed with a heat-resistant material such as rock wool 
insulation or mortar.

NOTE: An “L” shaped steel lintel must be installed

across the top of the firebox opening where facing
materials such as brick or stone are used on the face
of the firebox. It acts as a support/firestop. It should be
attached to the face of the fireplace with screws and
sealed to the fireplace with a heat-resistant sealer.

These vent free fireplaces 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: Information on provisions for adequate

combustion and ventilation air are located in the
unvented room heaters installation instructions.

Hearth Extension

An optional hearth extension may be used, but is

not required for these fireboxes.

A raised hearth extension may be used as shown

in Figure 9.

Install Optional Outside Air Kit

The VAK1 Outside Air Kit can be installed to bring

combustion air to the heated room air. The air drawn
into the heated room air from outside the home or
unheated area helps relieve the pressure in the home.
The duct termination should be located so it is
exposed to an out-of-doors opening of at least 100
square inches. If the duct termination must be located
in a crawl space or basement, be sure the termination
area has 100 square inches of ventilation opening to
outside air.

The duct termination must be located so it does

not compete for air flow with exhaust fans, gas vent
hoods or other air consuming devices or appliances. It
must not be obstructed by rafters, insulation materials
or other obstructions. The less restrictive the air 
supply, the better the outside air kits will perform.

It is good practice to protect your hands and 

eyes during installation by wearing work gloves and
safety glasses.

Do not install termination into a garage

or other area that could contain flammable liquids
or fumes, into a confined attic space or non 
ventilated soffit .

Combustible Platform

Combustibles Allowed
(no carpet or vinyl)

Surround

1/2”

Seal with Non-Combustible Material

Hearth Brick

Hearth
Extension

Fig. 9

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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