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* Also approved for use in VEGA42 and VALIANT42
Series fi replaces.
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel-burning fi replace,
the chimney fl ue and fi rebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo-
sote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney fl ue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney and
fi rebox fl ue for damage. If dam-
aged, repair fl ue and fi rebox
before operating appliance.
WARNING: Never install the
appliance
• in a bedroom or bathroom
unless installed as a vented
appliance, see Page 12
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other fl ammable objects
are less than 36" from front, 42"
from top of appliance; for side
clearances see Figure 4, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This appliance
creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces
next to appliance. Installing ap-
pliance next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating appliance
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fl uids,
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the
air exist, may discolor walls or
cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free appliances add
moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial,
installing appliance 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 type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call dealer where
you bought appliance for proper type appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"
Floor 5", Front: 36"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or listed
vent-free fi rebox.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in
Figure 4,
Page 10
.
Example:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material
and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This
combustible material must be 4" from the
side of the fi replace cabinet
(see Figure
4, Page 10).
INSTALLATION
Continued
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
Minimum Firebox Size
Height Depth
Front
Width
Rear*
Width
LMF24GTA/B
LMF24MOA/B
29"
15.5"
32.5"
22.75"
LMF30GTA/B
LMF30MOA/B
29"
15.5"
39"
26.75"
LMF36GTA/B
LMF36MOA/B
29''
20''
47''
33''
