Vanguard Heating VSGF28PVA, VSGF28PTC installation manual BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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4.Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9, page 8). Make sure to locate access hole so cabi- net mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor us- ing wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

5.Route gas line through access hole in hearth base.

6.Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.

7.Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with hammer or pliers.

8.Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Care- fully set fireplace on protective mate- rial, with back of fireplace inside man- tel opening.

9.If blower is installed, route blower elec- trical cord through access holes in ei- ther side of fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary. Plug elec- trical cord into electrical outlet.

Cabinet

Mantel

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

10.Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (Figure 12). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any). Note: You can se- cure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor.

11.Attach gas line from fireplace gas regu- lator to gas supply. See Connecting Fire- place to Gas Supply, page 11.

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

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16, page 10 . Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

 

Actual

 

 

Framing

 

 

 

 

 

Height

32 3/8"

 

 

33"

Front Width

34

5/

16

"

 

35

1/ "

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Depth

16

11/

16

"

17

3/ "

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimen- sions shown in Figure 14, page 10 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.

3.Install gas piping into fireplace loca- tion. This installation includes an ap- proved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Lo- cation, pages 10 and 11.

17 3/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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Contents VSGF28PVA OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualVSGF28PTC What to do if YOU Smell GASUnvented PROPANE/LP GAS Fireplace Safety InformationProduct Identification Local CodesUnpacking AIR for Combustion and Ventilation Product FeaturesAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Installing Hood InstallationCheck GAS Type Electrical HookupConventional Fireplace Installation Installation ClearancesActual Framing Height 32 3/8 Front Width Depth BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationInstalling GAS Piping to Fireplace Location Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationInstallation Items Needed Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsChecking GAS Connections Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Installing LogsOperating Fireplace For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Thermostat-Controlled ModelsManual Lighting Procedure To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceThermostat Control Operation Blower Operation Model VSGF28PTC Variable Control OperationModel VSGF28PV Blower Kit Model GA3750 SeriesPilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersFront Burner Flame Pattern Blower Kit Model GA3650T SeriesCleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet HoleLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement Replacement Parts Technical ServiceService Hints Wiring DiagramCorner Mantel Cleaning KIT GCKCorner Hearth Base Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010Illustrated Parts Breakdown KEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListFireplace VSGF28PVA Parts List LOG Base Assembly LOG Base Assembly THERMOSTAT- Controlled Models Fireplace VSGF28PTC Parts List Warranty Information

VSGF28PTC, VSGF28PVA specifications

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