Vanguard Heating VMH26TPB - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLATION
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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.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure 12, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly
instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. Refer
to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory
should be installed if it is being used (see Accessories, page 26).
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace.
Remove louver from fireplace and set aside.
2. Place fireplace on wood base.
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.
4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assembling Brass Trim, page 11.
13" 16" 19" 21"
2 1 /
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials
to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered
slots on the front of the firebox.
Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Nails or
Wood Screws
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi-
als to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc.
may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
Nailing Flanges
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final fin-
ishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with
brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials
INSTALLATION
Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)
Optional Mantel Installation