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INsTAllATIoN
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free ireplaces add mois
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ture to the air. Although this is beneicial,
installing ireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion
and Ventilation,
page 6.
Note: Your Vanguard ireplace is designed to
be used in zero clearance installations. Wall
or framing material can be placed directly
against any exterior surface of your ireplace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
your ireplace, these spacers can be placed
directly against wall or framing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see
Built-In
Fireplace Installation
, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or
propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the
correct gas type, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat
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ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing ireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator - propane/LP only (sup
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plied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri
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mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualiied ser
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vice person must install ire
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place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
ireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other lammable
objects are less than 36" from
the front, top, or sides of the
ireplace
• as a ireplace insert
• in high trafic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This ireplace cre
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ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to ireplace. Installing
ireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
ireplace where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing luids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
