PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation

DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:

Must maintain a minimum 1" clearance to combustibles

LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Determine the safest and most efficient loca- tion for your Vanguard direct-vent fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common loca- tions. Read all venting information in this manual. Be aware of all restrictions and precautions before deciding the exact loca- tion for your fireplace.

When deciding the location of your fire- place, follow these rules:

1.Do not connect this fireplace to a chim- ney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.

2.Due to high temperatures, do not lo- cate this fireplace in high traffic areas or near furniture or draperies.

3.Proper clearances must be maintained.

4.If your fireplace is to be installed di- rectly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any combustible material other than wood, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. See Figure 4.

Flush with a wall

Through exterior wall enclosed in a chase

Corner installation

Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations

Back, and sides	0"/mm
Perpendicular walls	6" (152mm)
Floor	0"/mm
Ceiling to louver opening	42" (1067mm)
Front	36" (914mm)
Top of Standoffs	0"/mm

See General Venting on pages 5 and 6 for specific venting clearances.

FRAMING AND FINISHING

Figures 4 and 5 show typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6 on page 5 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clear- ances must be met. Do not install fireplace directly on carpeting, vinyl tile, or any com- bustible material other than wood. The fire- place must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

See Accessories on page 38 for mantel kits available for this fireplace. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 7 on page 5 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace.

343/4"

363/4"

371/2"

411/2"

(37) 34 3/4"

(41) 36 3/4"

20"

5/8" for drywall facing

Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Typical Fireplace Installation

20" Vertical Termination

19" Horizontal Termination

Fireplace size	D x FW x RW
37"	18 1/2"	37"	14"
41"	18 1/2"	41"	18"

Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions

Note: Where two numbers are given the top number is exclusive to the 37" Fireplace and the bottom number is exclusive to the 41" Fireplace

Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for Installation Against an Exterior Wall

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