Vanguard Heating VS30PR Installing, Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances, If Using Mantel

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INSTALLING

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Non-Combustible

 

Material Distance (A)

Requirements for Safe Installation

12" or more

Non-combustible material OK.

Between 8" and 12"

Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces-

 

sories, page 30).

Less than 8"

Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See

 

Between 8" and 12", above.

 

 

WARNING

Non-combustible material must extend 8" above the fireplace opening.

Heat Resistant

Material

(A)

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances

If Using Mantel

You must have non-combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non-combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-combus- tible material behind it. Non-combustible material must extend at least 8 inches up. If non-combustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory. Even if non-combustible material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See chart below and Figures 6 and 7 , page 11 for minimum clearances.

Non-Combustible

Requirements for

Material Distance (A)

Safe Installation

 

 

12" or more

Non-combustible material OK.

Between 8" and 12"

Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces-

 

sories, page 30).

Less than 8"

Non-combustible material must be extended to at least 8". See

 

Between 8" and 12", above.

 

 

WARNING

Non-combustible material must extend 8" above the fireplace opening.

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Contents VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR What to do if YOU Smell GASContents Safety InformationLocal Codes Unpacking Product FeaturesSafety Pilot OperationUnusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Confined Unconfined SpaceDetermining AIR Flow for Heater Location Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceVentilation AIR forCombustion Ventilation AIRInstalling Check GAS TypeLOG Sizing Requirements Installing Installation and ClearancesMinimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible Materials Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see FigureIf Using Mantel InstallingMinimum Non Combustible Material Clearances Installing Mantel Clearances See FigureInstalling Heater Base Assembly Floor ClearancesAttaching Base to Fireplace Floor Connecting to GAS Supply Installation Items NeededChecking GAS Connections Gas ConnectionTest Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PsigInstalling Installing Logs Metal Grate BarInstalling Operating For Your Safety Read Before LightingHeater Lighting Instructions Control Knob and Ignitor Button LocationThermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Shutting Off HeaterOptional Ghrct Hand Held Remote Operation Operating HeaterPilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersFront Burner Flame Pattern Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning CleaningMaintenance ODS/PILOT and BurnersTrouble ShootingTrouble ShootingSpecifications Wiring DiagramTechnical Service Service HintsReplacement Parts Parts Under WarrantyBreakdown Illustrated PartsParts List KEY Part Numbers VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR Description QTYAccessories 103448 Warranty Information Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Propane GAS LOG Heaters

VS18PR, VS30PR, VS24PR specifications

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