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Unvented Vent-free 

Fireboxes

Models: BUF400, BUF500

61D1013  12/12  Rev. 11

If  the  information  in  this  manual  is  not 

followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion  may 

result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.
–  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable  vapors  and  liquids  in  the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
  • Do not try to light any appliance.

  • Do not touch any electrical switch; do 

not use any phone in your building.

  • Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier 

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the 

gas supplier's instructions.

  • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, 

call the fire department.

–  Installation  and  service  must  be 

performed  by  a  qualified  installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNINGS

For  use  with  a  listed  gas-fired  unvented 

decorative  room  heater  not  to  exceed 

40,000 BTU/hr. 

Do Not Build a Wood Fire.

Carefully review the instructions supplied 

with  the  decorative  type  unvented  room 

heater  for  the  minimum  fireplace  size 

requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN AppLIANCE IN THIS 

FIREBOx UNLESS THIS FIREBOx MEETS 

THE  MINIMUM  DIMENSIONS  REqUIRED 

FOR THE INSTALLATION.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Installation & Operating 

Instructions

611013
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Содержание BUF400

Страница 1: ...ow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNINGS For use with a listed gas fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40 000 BTU hr Do Not Build a Wood Fire Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unven...

Страница 2: ... instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Important Safety Information 3 General Installation Information 5 Before You Start 5 What You Will Need for Installation 5 Firebox and Framing Dimensions 6 Hearth Dimensions 7 Firebox Location 7 Minimum Clearances 8 Firebox Framing 9 Fireplace Installation 10 Canopy Installation 10 Gas Line Installation 11 Combustion Air...

Страница 3: ...rebox enclosures for gas fired unvented decorative room heaters 11 Do not install the unvented heater in a bathroom 12 Do not install the unvented heater in a bedroom unless the maximum input rating is equal to or less than 10 000 Btu hr 13 Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are neces sary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sootin...

Страница 4: ...nder water 25 Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented room heater is installed 26 Always have a fireplace screen in place when the appliance is in operation and unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for induction of combustion air 27 Do not fill spaces around the firebox with insulation or other materials These spaces must be main...

Страница 5: ...ing Instructions 4 Five 5 sheet metal screws for canopy What you will need for installation TOOLS and BUILDING SUPPLIES Phillips screwdriver Square Framing materials Hammer Saw and or saber saw Tee joint Level Pipe wrench Measuring tape Pliers Electric drill and bits Fireplace surround materials noncombustible Caulking material noncombustible Wall finishing materials Piping complying with local co...

Страница 6: ...Rough Opening Width 1 2 5 8 20 6M F E E G 611013 BUF dims I 656O 3456M 21 6QE 2456M J 14 6QE 6 6QE 6 34 10 6 2 6QE 2 2 Ref BUF400 BUF500 A 40 46 B 36 42 C 24ZC zn 30ZC zn D Chase Installation 40Z v 46Z v D Recessed Installation 40C v 46C v E 46C v 51C F 66Z 72B G 33Z zn 36B zn Figure 1 Firebox and Framing Dimensions ...

Страница 7: ...eiling fans return air registers for forced air furnaces air conditioners windows or doors Installation must provide adequate ventilation and com bustion air Location should be out of high traffic or windy or drafty areas DO NOT INSTALL WHERE CURTAINS FURNITURE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTSARE LESS THAN 42 FROM FRONT OF HEATER Never obstruct the front opening of the vent free firebox or rest...

Страница 8: ...re 4 3 Back wall clearnace The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall MINIMUM CLEARANCES 9 Minimum 42 Minimum 9 Minimum FP2687 minimum clearances Figure 4 Clearance and Height Requirements FP2687 4 Mantel clearances The canopy supplied with the unit must be installed If a combustible mantel is installed it must meet the clearance requirements as shown in Figures 5 6 12 10 8 6 256O...

Страница 9: ...arance above Combustible Flooring with Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place Construct firebox framing following Figure 1 for your specific installation requirements Refer to Figure 1 on Page 6 for firebox dimensions The framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs The firebox may be install...

Страница 10: ...g flanges Nail Sides Through Nailing Flanges FP2902 Figure 9 Location of Nailing Flanges Canopy INSTALLATION A canopy is furnished with each firebox and MUST be installed for safe operation 1 Locate three 3 holes at the top of the front frame Figure 10 2 Align the canopy with the holes in the top of the frame 3 Secure canopy to front of frame with screws provided Figure 10 FP2903 canopy install Sc...

Страница 11: ...rough trap to the heater controls and burners Failure to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably Consult appli cable codes An external regulator must be used on all propane L P G heaters in addition to the regulator fitted to the heater to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13 w c maximum Any copper tubing used to supply propane L P G from the tank must be internally tinned Note Whe...

Страница 12: ...om any appli ance vent terminal 6 Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly These conditions increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct Refer to Figures 11 through 14 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies FP2459 OA basement install Above Snow Level Ground Level FP2459 Figure...

Страница 13: ...A start collar 8 08 Figure 15 Attach Outside Air Starting Collar and Insulation Ring to Left Side of Fireplace Insulation Ring AK 4 Starting Collar Sheet Meal Screws Left Side of Fireplace Shorter End of Air Starting Collar 4 Attach outside duct to starting collar with duct clamp or screws Figure 16 5 Cut a 6 inch diameter opening for model AK 4 in the outside wall covering where the outside vent ...

Страница 14: ...ote If the wall covering is brick or stone use appropriate masonry fasteners If necessary splice the duct Use a model 403 duct connector to splice duct sections Install model 403 duct connector 1 Push insulation back approximately 2 from the end of each duct 2 Slip each duct over duct connector until an equal length of connector extends into each duct 3 Place duct clamp over the end of each duct T...

Страница 15: ... The blower must be installed prior to the installation of the vent free heater The electrical con nections must be made before the firebox is framed and enclosed in the finished walls WARNING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service The blower when installed must...

Страница 16: ...F parts Ref Description Qty BUF400 BUF500 1 Canopy 1 26D4568 26D4706 2 Screen Panel 2 26D0131 26D0187 3 Screen Rod 2 26D0132 26D0133 4 Rear Refractory 1 61D0102 61D0107 5 Side Refractory 2 61D0101 61D0101 6 Bottom Refractory 1 61D0100 61D0106 7 Outside Air Kit 1 AK 4 AK 4 ...

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Страница 18: ...61D1013 18 BUF Vent Free Fireboxes ...

Страница 19: ...instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alteration negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation or ...

Страница 20: ...Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com ...

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