83D4009
VLI31 Fireplace Insert
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INStALLAtION
INSeRt PLAceMeNt
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The insert must be placed within a code-conforming
masonry fireplace or a tested and listed zero-clear-
ance (UL-17, solid fuel) fireplace. Repair any fireplace
damage prior to installation.
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Because the insert uses a circulation blower, clean the
fireplace, smoke shelf and chimney before installing.
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This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be
aware of the large amount of heat this appliance pro-
duces when determining a location.
Figure 4 -
Minimum Openings
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FIREBOX DIMS
18"
8"
16"
1"
IMPORtANt:
Please review the following carefully.
It is normal for inserts fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or
cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your insert to give off some odor the
first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated. OPeN
ALL WINDOWS DuRING INItIAL BuRN OFF/cuRING
PhASe.
Burn your insert for at least six (6) hours on "HIGH" the
first time you use it. Place the fan in the "OFF" position
during this time.
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ZEROCLEARANCEREQUIREMENTS
Insulation
Damper
Smoke
Shelf
Masonry Lining or Refractory
Screen
Metal or Glass Doors
Internal
Baffles
Masonry Lining or Refractory
Grate
Figure 5 -
Metal Fireplace Zero-Clearance Requirements
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Installer must attach red warning plate to the inside of the firebox of fireplace
with screws supplied.
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Do not cut any sheet metal parts of the fireplace in which this gas fireplace
insert is installed. thIS IS StRIctLy PROhIBIteD!
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If factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, drill a 1.5" (37.5
mm) or less through lower sides or bottom of firebox. you must plug the access
hole with noncombustible insulation after gas supply line has been installed.
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If your factory-built fireplace has air passages on the face for zero clearance
capabilities, DO NOt BLOcK theSe PASSAGeS!
W
ARNING
ZeRO-cLeARANce (MetAL) FIRePLAce
RequIReMeNtS
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The damper and grate must be removed.
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The smoke shelf, internal baffles, screen, refractory and
metal or glass doors may be removed (if applicable).
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Do not remove or alter the insulation or any structured
rigid frame members (metal sides, floor, door frames,
face of the fireplace, etc.).
