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IMPORTANT: Ground lead must be connected to the green screw located on the junction box cover plate. Failure to do so will prevent the appliance from operating.
The appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
The forced air blower kit may be mounted at initial appliance installation or at any time there- after. Follow the instructions provided with the blower kit.
Finished Wall Details
It is sometimes best to frame the appliance after it has been positioned in place. Frame with 2 x 4s or heavier lumber. Always frame in accordance with local building codes.
Note: The header may rest on the top spacers but must not be notched to fit around them.
In order to install the appliance facing flush with the finished wall, position the framework to accommodate the thickness of the finished wall (Refer to Figures 2 and 3 ).
If you live in a cold climate, seal all cracks around your appliance with noncombustible material and wherever cold air could enter the room. It is especially important to insulate outside chase cavity between studs and under floor on which appliance rests, if floor is above ground level.
Proceed to Step 10.
Surround Installations
Note: The VF4000 series appliances must be installed giving full consideration to the clear- ance and height requirements identified in this manual.
Step 7. Position Heater – Place the heater in desired location. It may be helpful to tempo- rarily assemble the surround around the appli- ance to properly locate the unit. Refer to Figure 13 for floor and platform installations. If the heater is to be installed into a framed wall refer to the
Figure 13
Note: The heater may be installed directly on a floor made of standard combustible wood con- struction materials. Do not install the heater directly on carpeting or other soft floor cover- ing such as vinyl tile or flooring materials. Use a wood or metal panel that extends the full width and depth of the heater between the heater and any soft floor covering material. Refer to Figure 20 for base dimensions.
Step 8. Secure Heater – Bend the tabs down (Figure 13 ). Using two (2) screws securely tighten the appliance to the platform.
Note: Heater must be anchored to the floor or platform.
Step 9. Install Optional 120V Wiring – Refer to Step 6 for wiring instructions.
Connecting Gas Line
Step 10. A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the gas room heater to the gas supply.
Consult all local codes and refer to Step 5.
The heater gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT, located on the right side facing the heater. If a left side connection is required, route the gas line under the valve to end at the right hand side for connection to the inlet. This may be re- quired to allow for installation of the blower.
When tightening up the joint to the valve hold the valve securely with a wrench to prevent the valve from moving.
Step 11. For Surround Installations Only – Finish the assembly of the surround compo- nents and secure the surround to the appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
Assembling the Logs
WARNING: DO NOT ADD EXTRA LOGS OR ORNAMENTS SUCH AS PINE CONES, VER- MICULITE OR ROCK WOOL. USING THESE ADDED ITEMS CAN CAUSE SOOTING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY LAVA ROCK ON LOGS OR BURNERS. THIS MAY CAUSE SOOTING.
Step 12. The heater includes a unitized set of ceramic fiber logs. The heater and logs are assembled as shown in Figure 14. Handle these logs with great care. The logs can be easily damaged, but when handled properly they can provide years of performance and enjoyment.
Figure 14
