Vanguard Heating VMH10TNB installation manual BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Wall opening

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough

opening with back of fireplace inside

wall opening.

Top Of

Mantel Can

Be Flush

With Wall

Left

Side

CEILING

36" Minimum

Right

Side

10 1/2"

26 7/8"
	3/4" Off
26 7/8"	The Floor
	Minimum

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

36 5/8"

25 7/8"

26 7/8" 51 3/4"

6.	Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
	regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
	Gas Supply, page 15.
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 ac-
	cess door of fireplace. Plug electrical
	cord into electrical outlet.
	Option three: Have a licensed electri-
	cian connect blower to electrical source
	at junction box inside fireplace.
8.	Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-
	ing with pliers (see Figure 11).
9.	Attach fireplace to wall studs using

Figure 8 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Op- tional Mantel

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces- sory is available (see Accessories, page 27). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If install- ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. 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 on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace.

	Actual	Framing
Height	26"	26 7/8"
Front Width	26 3/4"	26 7/8"
Depth	9 1/2"	10 1/2"
Bottom	3/4"	3/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough open- ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

2.An optional blower accessory is avail- able (see Accessories, page 27). There are three options for connecting blower to electrical source.

Option one: Install fireplace near an electrical outlet. See Blower Instruc- tions for power cord length.

Option two: Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded, three-prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.

Option three: Have a licensed electri- cian connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace.

If using option one, have electrical out- let installed at this time. If using option two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 7.

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not assembled firebox, fol- low instructions on page 4.

	nails or wood screws through holes in
	nailing flange.
10.	Check all gas connections for leaks. See
	Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
11.	If using optional brass trim kit, install
	the trim after final finishing and/or
	painting of wall. See instructions in-
	cluded with brass trim accessory for at-
	taching brass trim.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

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