Superior VF4000-CHP-2 - Manual (Page 5)

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Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Figures 2 and 3 are maintained.
Minimum clearance to combustibles are:
Appliance: side and back - 0"
floor - 0"
adjacent wall - 6"
ceiling - 37-1/2” (953 mm)
Figure 2
A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If a hearth extension is used, do not
block the lower control compartment door. Any
hearth extensions used is for appearance only
and does not have to conform to standard
hearth extension installation requirements.
PREINSTALLATION
Check that all listed parts have been received.
Carefully inspect the heater case and contents
for shipping damage and immediately inform
the dealer from whom you purchased the gas
fireplace if any damage is found.
The appliance is shipped with all gas controls
and components installed and pre-wired. Re-
move the shipping carton. The nailing flanges
are installed at each side of the appliance back-
wards when shipped from the factory to protect
the unit from shipping damage. Remove the
nailing flanges and retain for use when install-
ing the appliance in framing. Remove three
screws and remove the screen panel. Remove
the logs and set aside.
Check Gas Type
This appliance can only be connected to the gas
type specified on the appliance data plate. This
appliance can not be modified in the field for a
different gas type. If the gas type to be used is
not the one specified contact the dealer to
obtain the correct gas appliance.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect
“typical” installations with nominal dimensions
and are for design and framing reference only.
Actual installations may vary due to individual
design preferences. However, always maintain
minimum clearances to combustible materials
and do not violate any specific installation re-
quirements.
Figure 3
37-1/2" Min.
to Ceiling
(953 mm)
(See Fig. 2)
6" Clearance
to Combustible
Side Wall
Max. Projection (See Fig. 2)
Combustible
Mantel
Combustible
Finished Wall
Materials
Top of Appliance
VF Series
12"
( mm)
2-1/2"
( mm)
8"
( mm)
26"
( mm)
Top of Door Frame
Spacer
6''
8''
10''
22-1/2"
( mm)
18-5/8"
( mm)
14-1/2"
( mm)
Header
1/4" Gap
Required
Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR-
RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO
WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER. INSTALL-
ING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL
COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE
IMPURITIES IN THE AIR (SUCH AS TOBACCO
SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY DISCOLOR WALLS.
Step 1. Position heater in desired location
(freestanding, onto surround base or into pre-
pared framing) and secure.
Step 2. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should
only be performed by an experienced, licensed/
certified tradesman.)
Step 3. Assemble logs and test flame appear-
ance.
Step 4. Complete finish wall material, sur-
round and optional hearth extension to your
individual taste.
INSTALLATION STEPS
Built-In Systems
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN-
SERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.
Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented
gas room heater.
Step 1. Frame VF4000 appliance enclosures
as illustrated in Figures 4, 5 and 6.
Note: The framed depth (15-1/2" for a flat wall,
29" for a corner VF4000) must always be
measured from a finished surface. If a wall
covering such as drywall is to be attached to
the rear wall, then the dimension must be
measured from the drywall surface.
Note: Framing dimensions in Figures 4 - 6
are calculated for a nailing flange depth of
1/2" (13 mm).
Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or
surround materials must not be allowed to
encroach the area defined by the appliance
front face (black sheet metal). Never allow
combustible materials to be positioned in front
of or overlapping the appliance front face.
Do not install in the vicinity of gasoline or other
flammable liquids. The heater must be kept
clear and free from these combustible materi-
als and may not be located near where they are
stored.
Clearances
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL VF SE-
RIES UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS IN
SLEEPING QUARTERS, OR IN RECRE-
ATIONAL VEHICLES.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE VF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATER:
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM
THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATER.
• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.