Vanguard FBST - Manual (Page 8)

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iNSTaLLaTiON
NOTICE: This firebox in com-
bination with unvented log
sets are intended for use as
supplemental heat. Use along
with your primary heating
system. Do not install them as
your primary heat source. If you
have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulat-
ing blower while using heater.
This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house. In the
event of a power outage, you
can use unvented logs as your
primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
firebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the
firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: Log heaters
installed in this firebox create
warm air currents. These cur-
rents move heat to wall surfaces
next to firebox. Installing fire-
box next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating firebox
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning flu-
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)
in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing firebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 5.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the firebox is level. If
firebox is not level, log set will not work properly.
Note:
Your Vanguard firebox is designed to be
used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram-
ing material can be placed against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides or top of your firebox,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
firebox, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Firebox
Installation, page 9).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will
ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances
A. Clearances from the side of the firebox open-
ing to any combustible wall should not be less
than 8 ".
B. Clearances from the top of the firebox opening
to the ceiling should not be less than 42".
C. When the firebox is installed on carpeting or
other combustible material, other than wood
flooring, the firebox should be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the enclosure.
D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox to the
floor is 0".
CAUTION: Do not install
the firebox directly on carpet
or vinyl.
CAUTION: Use only the clear-
ances specified in this manual or
on the firebox rating plate.