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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances. If you can, pro-
vide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances (see Figure 6)
A. Clearances from the side of the firebox
opening to any combustible wall should
not be less than 16 inches.
B. Clearances from the top of the firebox
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42 inches.
C. When the firebox is installed on car-
peting or other combustible material,
other than wood flooring, the firebox
should be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and
depth of the enclosure.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Log heaters in-
stalled in this firebox create warm
air currents. These currents move
heat to wall surfaces next to fire-
box. Installing firebox next to vi-
nyl or cloth wall coverings or
operating firebox where impuri-
ties in the air (such as tobacco
smoke) exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free gas log heaters
add moisture to the air. Although this is
beneficial, installing firebox in rooms with-
out enough ventilation air may cause mil-
dew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4
through 6.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the firebox is
level. If firebox is not level, log set will not
work properly.
Note:
Your Vanguard firebox is designed to
be used in zero clearance installations. Wall
or framing material can be placed against
any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top
of your firebox, except where stand-off spac-
ers are integrally attached. If stand-off spac-
ers are attached to your firebox, these spac-
ers can be placed directly against wall or
framing materials. Use the dimensions
shown for rough opening to create the easi-
est installation.
CAUTION: Do not install the
firebox directly on carpet or vinyl.
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must install firebox. Follow
all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
firebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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42" to Ceiling
0" to Floor
16"
to Side Wall
16"
to Side Wall
Mantel Clearances for
Conventional Installation
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance to Wall, Ceiling, and Floor
Continued
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Do
not install this heater as your
primary heat source. In the event
of a power outage, you can use
this heater as your primary heat
source.
D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox
to the floor is 0 inches.
These fireboxes can be installed as free-
standing units against a wall with the ap-
proved, optional cabinet mantels (see Ac-
cessories, page 13) or as a built-in unit. The
clearances are the same for either installa-
tion method.