Preparation
Continued
•A hearth extension is not required with this appliance. If one is installed, it is for aesthetic purposes only and does not have to meet stan- dard requirements for hearth extensions.
•If you plan on installing a television or entertain- ment center recessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18" (45.7 cm) above the top of louver opening.
•When locating the termination cap, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum vent height and clearances required under code, see Venting Installation Instructions, page 8.
•Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.
•You may paint the termination cap with 450° F
(232° C) heat resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish.
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
The (V)CB36 vented decorative gas fireplaces are packaged with the following items:
•one box containing a 4 piece log set located on the burner in the firebox.
•one bag containing the owner’s manual with installation instructions, operator’s guide, and warranty information.
•one bag of glowing ember material.
•one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
1.Remove shrink wrap securing 2 carton trays to unit.
2.Lift top carton tray off and remove four corner posts.
3.Discard bottom tray once unit is moved into position.
Carton 
Tray
Corner
Post
Glass
Panel
Log
Carton
Figure 4 - Unpacking Fireplace
Note: To prevent damage to ceramic logs and glass panels you may want to remove them before positioning and framing the unit. To access firebox, see Louver Panels and Glass Door, page 16.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for fireplace:
Back, Sides, Floor and Top | 0" (0 mm) |
Perpendicular walls | 10" (25.4 cm) |
Ceiling to Louver & Front | 36" (91.4 cm) |
1" (26 mm) (See | |
| venting instructions |
| for specifics on vent |
Mantel Clearances | clearances.) |
(See Mantel Clear- | |
| ances, page 7, for |
| specific clearances to |
| combustible mantels.) |
Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" (16 mm) may be flush with top and sides of front face of fireplace.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 6, page 7, shows framing for corner instal- lation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allowances and vent collar locations, see Unit Dimensions, Figure 7 on page 7.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories, page 34. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figures 8 and 9, page 8, for proper height and clearances. You can install a noncombustible mantel at any height above the fireplace opening.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
36"
(91.4 cm)
36 1/4" |
|
(92.1 cm) | 14 3/4" |
| (37.5 cm) |
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Flush
Wall Installation
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