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IMPORTANT: Vent-free replaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing replace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your VANTAGE HEARTH replace is
designed to be used in zero clearance instal-
lations. Wall or framing material can be placed
directly against any exterior surface of your
replace, except where standoff spacers are
integrally attached. If standoff spacers are
attached to your fireplace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
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 rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing replace, 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
* A shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-
ceptable alternative to test gauge connection.
Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve
from your dealer.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided trim
kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 29.
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 pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A quali��ed ser-
vice person must install re-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
replace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other ammable
objects are less than 36" from
the front, top, or sides of the
replace
• as a replace insert
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This replace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to replace. Installing
replace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
replace where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.