INSTALLING HOODS
Black hoods are furnished with each fireplace (or the optional hood(s)) and MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. For shipping purposes, the hoods are located behind the upper or lower louvers. If brass, stainless steel, or hammered pewter hoods are desired, they can be purchased as an option. Attachment is the same as the standard black hood.
Hood Installation
1.Remove upper louver.
2.Place the top hood flange on top of the inner firebox top, then install three screws through the firebox top from below and screw into the pilot holes in the hood flange (B).
3.Install one (1) screw at each end of the hood as shown (C).
4.
Caution: All hoods must be installed prior to operation of appliance. See Figure 13.
INNER FIREBOX TOP
Extended Hoods
If your
| Extended Hoods |
VB4H36BL | Standard Black (1 each) |
VB4H36BR | Polished Brass (1 each) |
VB4H36SS | Stainless Steel (1 each) |
VB4H36HP | Hammered Pewter (1 each) |
Finishing
All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative facing material meets the fireplace surround should be sealed with a
Hearth extensions are not required for these fireplaces.
Louvers and decorative louver panels are interchangeable, and may be mixed and matched as desired.
Attention: Flush panels may not be used on these models.
B
C
Figure 13
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