Installation, Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances

Installation

NOTICE: This firebox in com- bination with unvented log sets are intended for use as supplemental heat. Use along with your primary heating system. Do not install them as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulat- ing blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use unvented logs as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install firebox. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the firebox

•in a bedroom or bathroom

•in a recreational vehicle

•where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top or sides of the firebox

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: Log heaters installed in this firebox create warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to firebox. Installing fire- box next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating firebox where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning flu- ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing firebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the firebox is level. If firebox is not level, log set will not work properly. Note: Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- ing material can be placed against any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of your firebox, except where standoff spacers are integrally at- tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your firebox, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Use dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Firebox Installation, page 9).

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 installation.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances

A. Clearances from the side of the firebox open- ing to any combustible wall should not be less than 8 ".

B. Clearances from the top of the firebox opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42".

C. When the firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the enclosure.

D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox to the floor is 0".

CAUTION: Do not install the firebox directly on carpet or vinyl.

CAUTION: Use only the clear- ances specified in this manual or on the firebox rating plate.