7
Installation
C
LEARANCES
TO
C
OMBUSTIBLES
:
12"
(30.5cm)
4"
(10cm)
4" (10cm)
Si
de
W
al
l
Back Wall
Adja
cen
t W
all
These dimensions are minimum clearances but it is
recommended that you ensure sufficient room for
servicing, routine cleaning and maintenance.
Side wall to unit 12 inches (30.5 cm)
Back wall to unit 4 inches
(10 cm)
Corner to unit
4 inches
(10 cm)
Ceiling height
90 inches (228.5 cm)
Figure 3: VF170 Clearance to Combustibles.
T
HERMOSTAT
I
NSTALLATION
:
1. Install the wall thermostat (12 or 24 Volt rated) in
a location that is not to close too the unit but will
effectively heat the desired area.
2. Connect the Thermostat or Timer using a 2 x 18 gauge
wire from the unit to the thermostat.
If the heat in the room becomes to great, the high limit
switch may turn the stove off and the switch will have to
be manually reset. To reset the high limit switch, remove
the right cabinet side. The switch is found on the air
jacket.
Figure 5: Thermostat wire placement.
H
EARTH
S
HIELD
I
NSTALLATION
:
1. Remove the right and left hand cabinet
sides. Partially back out the two (2) T-20
Torx screws on the back of the each panel
and the two (2) located on the front inside
edge below the louvers and ash shelf. Pull
the panel forward then remove.
2. Slide the hearth shield into place.
3. Secure the shield to the unit with two (2)
screws on each side (see Figure 4).
4. Re-install the side panels.
Figure 4: VF170 Hearth Shield Installation.
