Vermont Casting DBR39, DBR33, DBR36 Installation Instructions, Locating Your GAS Fireplace

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in	IMPORTANT:
accordance with local building codes and with current CAN /	PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances
	CAREFULLY
and Equipment. or for U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/
or the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.	Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning
	the fireplace ON.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR	It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE	off some expansion and/or contraction noises
FOLLOWING:	during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar
1. This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should	noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger
	or car engine.
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.	It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of	some odour the first time it is burned. This is due
	to the curing of the paint and any undetected oil
the high surface temperatures of this fireplace and
	from the manufacturing process.
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3. CAUTION: Due to high glass surface temperature	Please ensure that your room is well
children should be carefully supervised when they	ventilated - open all windows.
are in same room as your fireplace.	It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for
4. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be modi-
	a least six (6) hours the first time you use it. If
fied. Parts having to be removed for servicing should
	optional fan kit has been installed, place fan in the
be replaced prior to operating this fireplace again.
	"OFF" position during this time.

5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace should be
	carried out by a qualified service person. A profes-		LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
	sional service person should be contacted to inspect
	this fireplace annually. Make it a practice to have all
	of your gas fireplaces checked annually. More
	frequent cleaning may be required due to excess
	lint and dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc.			B
6.	Control compartments, burners and air passages in
		Y	E	A
	this fireplace should be kept clean and free of dust and
	lint. Make sure that the gas valve and pilot light are
	turned off before you attempt to clean this fireplace.			C
7. The venting system (chimney) of this fireplace should				X
		Y		D
	be checked at least once a year and if needed your
	venting system should be cleaned.			X
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus-				F
	tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour
	and liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a			Fig. 1
	drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stock-
	ings or decorations be hung in the area of it.

9. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,	A)	Flat on wall	B)	Cross corner
	C)	**Island	D)	*Room divider
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this fireplace.	E) *Flat on wall corner		F)	Chase installation
10. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be			Y)	6" minimum
	Note (Fig. 1):
obstructed in any way.
11. Whether the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting,	** Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible
	as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (X) does
vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood,
	not exceed 20 feet (610cm). See details in Venting Section.
this fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood
	* When you install your Majestic fireplace in(D) Room
panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
	divider or (E) Flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum
12. This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and	of 6 inches (153mm) clearance must be maintained from
combustion air to operate properly.	the perpendicular wall and the front of the fireplace.
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