NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 11
Hood
Side View
FIREBOX FINISHES
There are a wide variety of “finished looks” for your built-in Vent-Free
firebox from formal wall decor with elaborate mantels to rustic wood
paneling or warm brick facings.
Only noncombustible materials like marble, stone, tile, brick, etc. may
overlap the black front facing. Seal all joints between the black facing
and wall surrounds to prevent air intrusion. Use noncombustible caulking
material only to seal the black metal facing to the surround material on
the finished wall. See Figures 3 and 23.
NOTE: No combustible material shall be allowed to
overlap or contact any section of the front painted face.
HOOD KIT INSTALLATION
The firebox canopy (hood) shall not be modified or replaced with
a canopy that may be provided with the unvented decorative
room heater.
NOTE: A hood comes standard and is required for model VRT3232.
The factory-supplied hood must be installed on the firebox for safe
operation for model VRT3232 series in all installations (this part is
optional for VRT3236 and VRT3242 models). See
Figure 11
.
These hood kits are design to be fitted to the face of the appliance directly
above the firebox opening. In addition to providing an aesthetically pleasing
appearance to your appliance, the hood reduces heat effects to decora-
tive mantels and finish materials located directly above the fireplace and
reduces the Mantel / Trim clearances (see Figure 4 on Page 7
).
Please read this entire manual and understood thoroughly before proceed-
ing with the installation of these kits.
Step 1. Using a 5/16" nut driver or socket, remove the screen and rod
assemblies as shown in Figure 10.
Step 2. Align the hood with the holes in the side frames as shown in
Figure 11. Install three screws as shown in Figure 11. Make
sure hood is level and secure.
Step 3. Reinstall screen and rod assemblies
(see
Figure 10
).
Figure 10
Removing Screens and Rods:
Remove screws (see dotted
lines). Pull out rods from
locating holes on side of firebox
opening.
Reinstalling Screens and Rods:
Insert rods into corresponding
locating holes on sides of firebox
opening, then reinstall screws
as shown.
