Vanguard Heating VSGF28NVA, VSGF28NTC Installing GAS Piping to, Fireplace Location, Installation

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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION	Mantel Clearances for Built-In	INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
Continued	Installation	FIREPLACE LOCATION

4.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

5.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup- ply, page 11.

7.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

8.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 12.

9.Plug electrical cord into electrical out- let installed in step 2, page 9.

10.Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 8).

39 3/8"

27 7/8"

35 1/2" 55 5/8"

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances, you must:

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

•remove the mantel.

			Mantel
Note:	10"		Shelf
All Vertical	8"
measurements	6"
are from top of
	2 1/2"
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf.
	13"	16"	19"	21"

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

*A CSA/AGA. design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an accept- able alternative to test gauge connection. Pur- chase the optional CSA/AGA. design-certi- fied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 22 and 23.

WARNING: Never connect fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

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