Vanguard Heating VMH10TN Gas Supply, Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

INSTALLING	5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside
Continued	wall opening.
	6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
	Gas Supply, page 17.
	7. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source.
	Options one and two: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear
	access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
	Option two: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
	at junction box inside fireplace.
	8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).
	Nails or Wood
	Screws
						Nailing
						Flanges
	Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
	9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
	nailing flange.
	10. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
	11. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or
	painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attach-
	ing brass trim.
	Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
	If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance
	between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
	10"	Mantel Shelf
						Underside of
	8"
						Mantel Shelf
	6"
	2 1/2"					All minimum
						distances are
						in inches
	Side of	20"		241/2"	271/2"	30"
	Firebox					Top of
						Fireplace
			Distances to			Opening
			Underside of
			Built-in Mantel
	Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
	If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
	• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
	• remove the mantel.
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