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FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED

GAS-FIRED UNVENTED

DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER

NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE

Carefully review the instructions supplied

with decorative type unvented room heater

for the minimum fireplace size requirements

DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS

FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS

THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR

THE INSTALLATION

Homeowner’s Installation

and Operating Manual

Vent Free Universal Firebox

model numbers VFLB32 VFLB36 VFLB42

Installer:

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:

Retain this manual for future reference.

T H E S A V A N N A H S E R I E S

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal

injury or loss of life

Summary of content (16 pages)

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T H E S A V A N N A H S E R I E S Vent Free Universal Firebox model numbers VFLB32 VFLB36 VFLB42 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
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Congratulations! INSTALLER/CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION Read and save these instructions. This book contains your installation instructions and should be kept in a safe place. For you to realize all the advantages and use of the reliable service that has been engineered into your Sure Heat Manufacturing fireplace, you must carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this book regarding installation and operation of the fireplace.
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Safety Information IMPORTANT 10. This unit complies with ANS Z21.91.2007 ventless firebox enclosures for gas-fired unvented decorative room heaters. Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate a vent-free gas heater in this firebox. 11. Do not install heater in a bathroom or bedroom. 12. Correct installation of the logs, proper location of the heater, and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting.
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Safety Information 19. During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or bonding agents. These chemicals are not harmful but may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance, possibly causing headaches, or eye or lung irritation. This is a normal and temporary occurrence. The initial break-in operation should last two to three hours with the burner at the highest setting.
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Before You Start Do not attempt to burn solid wood fuels, vented gas log sets, or any other combustible in this unvented firebox. Also, do not install a vent-free gas log set in this firebox if the minimum clearance and height requirements of the log set are too large for the firebox. You have purchased a vent-free firebox. This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your vent-free firebox system.
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Specifications VFLB 32, VFLB 36, VFLB 42 Certified To Design Certified Certified To ANS Z21.91 2007 Ventless Firebox Enclosures For Gas Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters For use with Any ANSI Z21.11.2 Unvented Room Gas Log Heaters B C Fig. 1: Firebox Internal Dimensions A Hearth Dimensions MODEL Front Width (Brick to Brick) A Back Width (Back to Brick) B Hearth Depth C VFLB32 29.5" (749 mm) 16" (406 mm) 17" (432mm) VFLB36 33.5" (851 mm) 20" (507 mm) 17" (432mm) VFLB42 39.
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Framing Specifications P K L H N P M E F B J D G A C Fig. 2 VFLB 32 VFLB 36 VFLB 42 A 32" 36" 42" B 30" 30" 30" C 37" 41" 47" D 3" 3" 3" E 38" 38" 38" F 40.15" 40.15" 40.15" G 11.35" 11.35" 11.35" H 20" 20" 20" J 5" 5" 5" K 22" 26" 32" L 21.5" 21.5" 21.5" M 62.5" 66.5" 72.5" N 31.25" 33.25" 36.25" P 44" 47" 51.
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Installation and Instructions Locating the Fireplace Consult all local codes. All gas piping must be installed to comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the national Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1/NFPA54. Figure 3 shows some of the many ways your fireplace may be installed. Consider the traffic pattern in your room and the location of doors and windows. Moving air from ceiling fans, open doors and hot air grills may cause the flames to soot.
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Installation and Instructions Drafts An external regulator must be used on all propane/ L.P.G. Log Set. heaters, in addition to the regulator fitted to the heater, to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum). Any copper tubing used to supply propane/L.P.G. from the tank must be internally tinned. Do not locate the fireplace in high traffic areas or areas exposed to high drafts and winds. Locate the fireplace away from furniture and draperies.
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Installation and Instructions Clearances A To ensure a safe installation the following instructions must be carefully observed. Mantel 1. Sidewall Clearances: Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less that 9". 2. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the fireplace opening. B Fireplace Opening 3. Mantel Clearances: Fig.
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Installation and Instructions Installing the Firebox do not alter the spacers or divert from their intended use or notch the framing in any manner. Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54. Step 5: Gas Piping and Connection This list of specific instructions will help you make certain that every installation operation is done correctly. Complete the installation steps in the sequence shown.
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Installation and Instructions Finishing the Fireplace Step 6: Optional Procedure for Cold Climate Installations The insulation and sealing of the enclosure around the fireplace is very important in cold climates. If the enclosure is insulated and sealed properly, you can avoid future cold air problems. The time taken to install the firebox correctly is well worthwhile. The following steps are to stop potential cold air problems.
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Parts and Servicing 1 2 5 3 4 6 8 is not pictured 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 VFLB32 21321101 23321201 21321301 21321401 20321301 21321401 21322001 20005001 Firebrick Left Firebrick Middle Firebrick Right Firebrick Bottom Screen Mesh Wire Mantel Guard Screen Mesh Outside Air Kit VFLB36 21361101 23361201 21361301 21361401 20361301 21361401 21362001 20005001 VFLB42 21421101 23421201 21421301 21421401 20421301 21421401 21422001 20005001 Servicing Contact Sure Heat Manufacturing for questions concerning pr
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Limited Warranty shall apply to the original purchaser at the original installation point only The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox, Combustion Changer, Heat Exchanger. General Warranty: This Limited Lifetime Warranty will be void if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer in accordance with the installation instructions.