
Heat & Glo • VRT-AUB • 2123-980_R14 • 12/14
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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will
result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could
result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE:
Used to address practices not related to personal injury.
A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty
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1 Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certification
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B. Additional Related Standards
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C. Gas Pressure Requirements
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D. High Altitude Installations
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E. Non-Combustible Materials Specification
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F. Combustible Materials Specification
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G. Electrical Codes
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User Guide
2 Operating Instructions
A. Gas Fireplace Safety
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B. Your Fireplace
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C. Clear Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Decorative Doors and Fronts
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E. Fixed Glass Assembly
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F. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall Switches
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G. Before Lighting Fireplace
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H. Lighting Instructions (IPI)
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I. Control Module Operation
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J. After Fireplace is Lit
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K. Frequently Asked Questions
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3 Maintenance and Service
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner
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B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician
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Installer Guide
4 Getting Started
A. Typical Appliance System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Design and Installation Considerations
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C. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Inspect Appliance and Components
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5 Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Appliance Location
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B. Optional Stone Surround Installed
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6 Termination Locations
A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances
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Table of Contents
7 Flue Information
A. Flue Components
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B. Use of Elbows
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C. Measuring Standards
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D. Flueing Diagrams
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E. Flue Pipe Assembly
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F. Horizontal Penetration Framing
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G. Slim Line Wall Thimble
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H. Vertical Termination
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I. Vertical Flue Restrictor
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8 Vent Clearances and Framing
A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles
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B. Wall Penetration Framing
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C. Install the Ceiling Firestop
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D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
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9 Appliance Setup
A. Remove Shipping Materials
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B. Unbolting Appliance from the Pallet
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C. Leveling and Bolting Down the Appliance
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D. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Top to Rear Flue Conversion
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F. Installing the Baffle
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G. Positioning the Logs
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H. Placing Mineral Wool
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I. Front Door Glass Assembly Installation
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J. Inner Glass Door Assembly Replacement
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K. Covers Removal For Servicing
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L. Components Removal For Service
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M. Parts Replacement
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N. Adjustments And Replacement Parts
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O. Install Trim and/or Surround
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P. Air Shutter Setting
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10 Installing Vent Pipe (SLP Pipe)
A. Assemble Vent Sections
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B. Assemble Slip Sections
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C. Secure The Vent Sections
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D. Disassemble Vent Sections
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E. Install Decorative Ceiling Components
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F. Install Support Brackets
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G. Install Firestops
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H. Flue Termination
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I. Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination
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J. Install Metal Roof Flashing
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K. Assemble and Install Storm Collar
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L. Install Vertical Termination Cap
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