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VCG Designer Series • DSR36 Installation Manual • 4012-130 • Rev A • 02/20/15
Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the
front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front
and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).
1 in. (25 mm)
overlap
Raised Platform
Floor
2 in.
(51 mm)
1 in. (25 mm) min.
overlap
2 in.
(51 mm)
Top piece must overlap
bottom piece
Figure 3.7 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
Figure 3.6 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips
• Locate the two protective metal hearth strips measuring
approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included
with this fireplace.
• Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of
fireplace.
• Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in.
(25 mm) minimum.
• Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides
of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm),
Figure 3.6).
• Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth
extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace)
per Figure 3.6. See
Section 7 for hearth extension
instructions.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire!
Protective metal hearth
strips MUST be installed on combustible surfaces.
DO
NOT
cover metal strips with combustible materials.
Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
High temperatures, sparks,
embers or other burning material falling from the
fireplace may ignite flooring or concealed combustible
surfaces.
• Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed.
• Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as
specified.
G. Outside Air Kit
When you install the outside air kit, Vermont Castings
Group recommends you utilize the shortest duct run to op
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timize the performance of the outside air kit. The outside
air inlet hood should be positioned in a manner that will not
allow snow, leaves, etc. to block the inlet. In some instal
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lations the air duct may need to be run vertically. In such
an installation, a 3 ft (914 mm) height difference must be
maintained from the top of the uppermost chimney section
to the outside air inlet hood.
Refer to Figures 3.8 and 3.9 when placing the outside air
inlet hood.
CAUTION! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! DO NOT
draw
outside combustion air from wall, floor or ceiling cavity, or
enclosed spaces such as an attic or garage.
•
DO NOT
place outside air inlet hood close to exhaust
vents or chimneys. Fumes or odor could be drawn into
the room through the fireplace.
• Locate outside air inlet hood to prevent blockage from
leaves, snow/ice, or other debris. Blockages could cause
combustion air starvation.
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Place unit, then outline and fill
with white. Move behind the unit
and group/ Delete this note.
3 ft min. from
top of uppermost
chimney section
to air inlet.
Figure 3.8 Outside Air Inlet Locations
Note:
Chimney air kit is
not shown, but is required
in Canada.
