Installation
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulatetheheatthroughoutthe house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install fire- place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
•in a bedroom or a bathroom
•in a recreational vehicle
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36" from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace
•as a fireplace insert
•in high traffic areas
•in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke,aromaticcandles,cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator - propane/LP only (sup- plied by installer)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection*
•ground joint union
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
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