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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Removing/Replacing Glass Door

Installing Optional Brick Liner Models BL32D, BL36D(S), BL36DH(S)

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR

CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- mation see Replacement Parts, page 36.

CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing glass door or louvers.

Removing Louver Panels

Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 41). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.

6.Replace screen/rod assembly by reversing step 1.

7.Replace louvers by reversing procedure under Removing Lou- ver Panels, page 22.

Unlock Lock

Latch

Hinge

Screw

Glass

Frame

Assembly

Spring Latch

Louver Panel

Figure 41 - Removing Louver Panel

Removing Glass Door

If replacement of glass is necessary, the entire assembly, glass and frame, must be replaced. If glass is broken, wear gloves and tape the remaining fragments onto the frame.

1.Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward to remove screen/rod assembly from the firebox. Set assembly aside.

2.Lift up on latches to unlock. There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see Figure 42).

3.While holding glass door to prevent it from falling and caus- ing injury, remove the five screws from the hinge located on the left side of door frame assembly (see Figure 42).

4.Remount the new frame at the hinge with five new screws before closing door. This will ensure seating of the gasket.

5.Close glass door frame. Lock latches by placing the bar under the tab on door and pushing down and back on latch (see Figure 42).

Figure 42 - Removing/Replacing Glass Door

Cleaning Glass Door

See Cleaning and Maintenance on page 28.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER MODELS BL32D, BL36D(S), BL36DH(S)

WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before installing brick liner.

This brick liner kit is optional. You may purchase brick liner from your local retailer or see Accessories, page 37.

CAUTION: Always handle brick panels with two hands. Do not force brick panels into place. Exces- sive force will break brick panels.

1.Remove top and bottom louvers to allow access to door latches.

2.Unlock door latches and open glass door. See steps 1 and 2 of Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 22.

3.If installing brick liner in new fireplace, go to step 4. If install- ing brick liner in an existing fireplace, carefully remove logs, lava rock, and ember material.

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(V)VC36N Series specifications

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