Vanguard Heating VSGF-28PTE Installation, WARNING This appliance, requires a 1/2 NPT National

INSTALLATION

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2.If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.

3.Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, column 2.

4.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

5.Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

6.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

7.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.

10.Install trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

Studs

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.

If your installation does not meet the below mini- mum clearances, you must:

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

•remove the mantel.

10"				Mantel Shelf
8"
6"
2	1	/2"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material		13"	16"	19"	21"
			Note: All Vertical
			measurements are
			from top of fireplace
			opening to bottom
			of mantel shelf.
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A					qualified
service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
lator (not supplied).					Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.

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