Desa VGL450P, VGL450N PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation, Mantel Clearances, Framing

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® VGL450 Series

VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

CLEARANCES

Minimum clearances to combustibles are:

Back and sides

 

 

of outer surround:

0" min.

Drywall to sides

 

 

of front face:

0" min.

MANTEL CLEARANCES

Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, and other combustible material, must not be placed within 7 inches of the appliance's opening. Combustible material projecting more than 1 1/2 inches from the appliance's front face must not be placed less than 12 inches from the opening of the appliance (ref. NFPA Standard 211 Section 7-3.3.3.). Figures 6 and 7 show limits on mantel locations.

FRAMING

Typical framing is shown in Figures 8 through 10, depending on your particular installation.

If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible material other than wood floor- ing, the appliance must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

"B" Vent surfaces:

1" min.

Ceiling to opening:

30" min.

Floor:

0" min.

Adjacent side wall:

18" min

 

0" Clearance

 

33°

6" Nom.

Within 12" 7" Min.

Combustible

Material

Drywall

Header

If a raised platform is to be constructed, ceiling clearance must be maintained (see Clearances).

Nail to Stud

Front

Drywall

or Header

Face

 

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances (Top View)

CAUTION : Do not block re- quired air spaces with insulation or any other material.

Do not obstruct effective open- ing of appliance with any type of facing material.

1" Min. Clearance To

“B” Vents Outer Pipe

30" Minimum

0" Clearance

To Top Of Spacer

Clearance

 

From Top Of

 

Opening To

 

Ceiling

 

 

0" Clearance

 

To Floor

3" Nom.

1 1/2" Max.

Figure 6 - Mantel Clearances - Side View (Cross Section)

 

Combustible

 

Material May

 

Be Used

1 1/2"

33°

MAX.

3"

6" MIN.

NOM.

WITHIN 12"

 

 

18" MIN. TO

 

ADJACENT WALL

Figure 7 - Mantel Clearances - Top View (Cross Section)

33 1/4" MIN.

14" MIN.

36 1/4" MIN.

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

Platform Must Be Solid, Flat, and Fully Supported

33 1/4"

MIN. 14" MIN.

*

36 1/4" MIN.

*As Required By Design, As Long As Ceiling Clearance Is Maintained

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing on Raised Platform

33 3/8"

10 3/8" MINIMUM TO

MIN. FRAMING

235/8"

MINIMUM

Figure 5 - Minimum Clearances (Front

View)

36 1/4" DRYWALL

 

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Corner

 

Installation

 

 

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Contents VGL450N Natural and VGL450P PROPANE/LP For Your SafetyWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Vented Type Decorative Appliance Selecting Location IntroductionBefore YOU Begin PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation ClearancesMantel Clearances FramingVenting Installation Attaching Fireplace to Wall StudsInstallation Wall Switch InstallationWiring Diagram Installing ReceiverInstalling 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit GAS Supply TestingGAS Ratings GAS Line HOOK-UP Is OFFOperating Fireplace For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions Pilot Assembly Adjustment Burner Flame AdjustmentOperating Guidelines and Maintenance Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceWiring Diagram Service Hints Technical ServiceReplacement Parts Parts Under WarrantyTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyGas leak. See Warning statement at Accessories and Replacement Parts Pilot AssemblyBI-FOLD Glass Doors Type Vent Pipe105704 Warranty Information Limited Warranty Vent Fireplace

VGL450P, VGL450N specifications

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