Vanguard Heating VS18PR, VS24PR, VS30PR installation manual Installing Mantel Clearances, See Figure

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INSTALLING Mantel Clearances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required

(see Figure 6).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

 

10"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underside of

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distances are

 

Minimum Non-

 

 

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

12"

20"

 

 

241/2"

 

271/2"

 

30"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top of Fireplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening

 

 

 

Minimum Non-

Distances to

 

 

 

Combustible

 

Underside of

 

 

 

Material Height

Mantel

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.

Mantel Shelf

12"

Underside of

 

10"

 

 

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

 

 

All minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

distances are

Minimum Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

in inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

8"

12"

15"

18"

20"

 

 

 

 

 

Min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top of Fireplace

Opening

Hood

Distances to

(GA6050, GA6052)

Underside of

 

 

Mantel

 

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

 

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

 

•

raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR

 

•

remove the mantel.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS VS18PR VS24PR VS30PRContents Information SafetyOperation Unpacking Product FeaturesSafety Pilot Local CodesConfined Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining AIR Flow for Heater LocationVentilation AIR AIR forCombustion VentilationCheck GAS Type InstallingMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Installing Installation and ClearancesMinimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible Materials LOG Sizing RequirementsMinimum Non Combustible Material Clearances InstallingIf Using Mantel See Figure Installing Mantel ClearancesFloor Clearances Installing Heater Base AssemblyAttaching Base to Fireplace Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting to GAS SupplyGas Connection Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PsigMetal Grate Bar Installing Installing LogsHeater For Your Safety Read Before LightingInstalling Operating Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Lighting InstructionsShutting Off Heater Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Thermostat Control OperationOperating Heater Optional Ghrct Hand Held Remote OperationFront Burner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern ODS/PILOT and Burners CleaningMaintenance Turn off heater and let cool before cleaningShooting TroubleShooting TroubleService Hints Wiring DiagramTechnical Service SpecificationsParts Under Warranty Replacement PartsIllustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Numbers VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR Description QTY Parts ListAccessories 103448 Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Propane GAS LOG Heaters Warranty Information

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