Owner`s manual

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Any vent-free Gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved
ANSI Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.”
Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set
andtherequirementsofthisrebox.
Checkallttingsforleaksbeforelightingthegaslogset.
In planning the installation for the rebox, it is necessary to
determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional
accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned
at this time.
A gas shut off must be in this line.
Thereboxcanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:
1. Aathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.
2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible
material.
3. Recessedintotheoorasillustratedby Figure 4.
4. Supportedunderall(4)cornersofthereboxsothatcontact
is made on all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit
(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks).
If the firebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooring,itshouldbeinstalled
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the unit.
At this point, you should have decided what components to include
inyourinstallation,andwherethereboxistobelocated.Ifthis
has not been done, stop and consult your dealer for assistance with
this planning.
Planning Your Installation
Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit, Trim kits, Mantles,
plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and Door accessory kits may
beinstalledafterthereboxissecuredtotheframing.
Refer to the instructions provided with each of the optional
accessory kits for proper installation and operation.
Firebox Framing
Firebox framing can be built before or after the rebox is set
in place. Framing should be constructed to accommodate wall
Figure 4
Figure 5
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FLUSH FACE LOUVERED
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED
Premium Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in
inches)
"A" "B" "C"*
Model Framing
Height
Framing
Width
Framing
Depth
VFP36SB 411/2" 40" 23"*
VFP36PB 411/2" 39"** 23"*
Attention: Addheightofbaseto"A"Dimensionwhenelevat-
ingreboxifinstallingonanelevatedbase.
Framing dimension A incudes a three inch clearance for
standoffs on rebox.
*Dimension"C"assumesuseof1/2"wallboardushtoboth
front faces.
**Peninsulamodelframingwidthassumesuseof1/2"wall
boardushtotheendface.
A
B
C
A
B
C
Framing - Peninsula
Framing - See-Through
coveringandreboxfacingmaterial.Thereboxframingshould
be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The framing headers
mayrestonthetopofthereboxstandoffs.RefertoFigure 5 for
reboxframingdimensions.
Note: On Peninsula models, a maximum weight of 250 lbs. is
recommended when construction materials are supported by the
top standoff spacers.