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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging .........................................Page 2
Introduction ......................................Page 2
General Information ..........................Page 2
Massachusetts Requirements ...........Page 3
Location ............................................Page 4
Pre-Installation Notes .......................Page 4
Assembly Steps ................................Page 4
Waterproofing The Fireplace ............Page 4
Appliance Clearances ........................Page 5
Clearance Specifications ...................Page 6
Fireplace Installation .........................Page 7
Routing Gas Line ..............................Page 7
Fireplace Specifications .....................Page 8
Framing Specifications ......................Page 9
Field Wiring .......................................Page 10
Connecting Gas Line ........................Page 11
Installing The Logs ............................Page 12
Burner Air Shutter Adjustments ........Page 13
Checking Appliance Operation ..........Page 14
Firebox Finishes ................................Page 14
Gas Conversion Kits ..........................Page 15
Operation/Care of Your Appliance .....Page 17
Variable Flame Adjustment ................Page 18
Maintenance ......................................Page 18
Accessory Components ....................Page 19
Lighting Instructions – Electronic .....Page 20
Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic ..Page 22
Reset Limit Switch ............................Page 22
Maintenance Schedule ......................Page 23
Replacement Parts List .....................Page 24
Warranty ...........................................Page 27
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
PACKAGING
The assembled outdoor gas fireplace is pack-
aged with the following:
1 - the logs are packaged in a carton located
within the firebox.
2 - one envelope containing the literature pack-
age which consists of the Care and Operation
manual and Installation Instructions.
3 - two (2) bags of volcanic stone, envelope is
located in the firebox area.
4 - Electrical kit containing the wall switch
components, battery holder, box and cover
(see Field Wiring
Page 10
).
The VRE43 Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
is designed for outdoor use. It may also be
installed in screened porches and lanais that
meet these minimum requirements:
Minimum porch area - 96 square feet
Minimum ceiling height - 7 feet 8 inches
A minimum of two (2) walls can be screened
but must be open to outside ventilation.
Minimum screen area - 64 square feet
Minimum screen top height - 6 feet 8 inches
Refer to Outdoor Space definition below and
Clearance Specifications on
Page 6
.
These appliances are designed to operate
on natural or propane gas only.
An electronic
intermittent pilot ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. A battery pack is required
to operate these units (2 "D" batteries).
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested by PFS Corporation
(Report No. F14-020) and listed by ANSI Z21.97
in USA and to CSA 2.41 in Canada, as outdoor
gas fireplaces.
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the
National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.1; or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2, as applicable.
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
, or
the
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
Solid fuels shall not be burned in this ap-
pliance.
Any safety guard or screen removed for ser-
vicing the appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
AN OUTDOOR SPACE IS DEFINED AS FOL-
LOWS PER ANSI Z21.97:
Outdoor spaces
- An appliance is considered
to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more
inclusive than:
(a) With walls on all sides, but with no over-
head cover;
(b) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and no more than two side
walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a
breezeway, or at right angles to each other; or
(c) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and three sidewalls, as long
as 30% or more of the horizontal periphery
of the enclosure is permanently open.
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your business!
Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual.
Pay special attention to
all warnings and safety information.
Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help ensure many years of
dependable and enjoyable service from your fireplace.
Please read and understand these instructions before installing or operating.
INTRODUCTION
The Fireplace models covered in this manual are
ventless outdoor gas fireplace heaters designed
for exterior application. Ventless appliances
operate with the combustion chamber com-
pletely open to the outside atmosphere. All air
for combustion is brought in through the face
opening and exhaust gases are vented through
the same face opening.
These appliances must
be installed outdoors
.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
These appliances are not designed or
intended to be used for cooking. Do not
barbecue, heat food, or roast marshmal-
lows in this appliance. Doing so could
damage the appliance and cause injury.
WARNING
This product can expose you
to chemicals including Carbon
Black, which is known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, and Carbon Monoxide,
which is known to the State
of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
