Installation
c
learanceS
to
c
ombuStibleS
:
12"
(30.5cm)
3"
(7.6cm)
3" (7.6cm)
Si
de
W
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Back Wall
Adja
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all
Figure 4: VF-55-FS 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, lift
the hopper lid and remove the firebox top. The switch is
found underneath the firebox top on the hopper’s front
surface.
Figure 6: Thermostat wire placement.
p
edeStal
b
aSe
a
djuStment
:
Rear
position
holes
Forward
position holes
Figure 5: Adjusting VF-55-FS Pedestal Base.
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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 3 inches
(76 cm)
Corner to unit
3 inches
(76 cm)
Ceiling height
60 inches (152 cm)
Alcove Maximum Depth 36 inches (91 cm)
Alcove Minimum Width 48 inches (122 cm)
Alcove Minimum Height 60 inches (152 cm)
The unit must be installed with a minimum of 6” (152
mm) of floor protection in front of and to the sides of
the door opening.
The pedestal base can be adjusted to the forward
position to satisfy the floor protection requirement.
1. Tip the unit onto its back.
2. Remove the four (4) screws holding pedestal base
to the pedestal
3. Lift the pedestal base to the forward position set of
holes that align 6” (152mm) ahead.
4. Insert screws and return the unit to its standing
position.
