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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental
heating. Use this heater along with your primary heat-
ing system. Do not install this heater as your primary
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.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install
fireplace. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flam-
mable objects are less than 36" from the front and
42" top of fireplace. For side clearances see
Figure
7, Page 9
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air cur-
rents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next
to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating heater where impurities
(such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic
candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)
in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
NOTE:
Standoff spacers are attached to the sides and top of your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest
installation as shown in
Figure 4
.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this
is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation,
Page 6
.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your fire-
place. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either
natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type
is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is
not permitted.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If
you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling
and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe instal-
lation.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides 1"
Perpendicular walls 8"
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace) 0"
Ceiling (From top of opening) 42"
Top of Standoffs 0"
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or
other materials.
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of
servicing and proper operation.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Choose framing application accordingly.
Figure 4, Page 9
shows
typical one sided framing.
Figure 5, Page 9
shows framing for
see-thru installation.
NOTE:
Kits F1029 and F1030 are required
for see-thru application
(See upgrading VRL4543 to see-thru ap-
plication,
Page 14
).
All minimum clearances must be met. Steel framing may be neces-
sary or wood studs may be notched. Concrete board is provided for
facing around the fireplace as shown in
Figure 6, Page 9
.
If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 7, Page 9
for proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace.
NOTE:
To avoid heat-related finish damage, we recommend
the use of high temperature paint (rated 175° F or higher) on
the underside of the mantel.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as
shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
Hearth Extension
A hearth extension is not required with this fireplace. Any hearth
extension used is for appearance only and does not have to conform
to standard hearth extension installation requirements.
