Sure Heat VFBC Firebox - Manual (Page 7)

Installation and Instructions
7
Locating the Fireplace
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. If a disturbance is
found that affects the flames, it must be eliminated by
turning off the ceiling fan, closing the door or closing or
moving the hot register. A corner location may be best
where space is limited.
Your fireplace weighs no more than some of your
fine furniture. If the fireplace is located near a load
bearing wall, additional supports to the foundation will
not be necessary.
HEAVY FACINGS SUCH AS BRICK, STONE,
ETC., MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION
SUPPORT. ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT MAY BE
INSTALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES, IT
MUST NOT BE INSTALLED ON CARPET OR VINYL.
Gas Line Installation
Plumbing connection should only be
performed by a qualified, licensed plumber. Main
gas supply must be off when plumbing gas line to
fireplace or performing service
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 Coe ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
The 1 ⁄
2
" gas line may enter either from the left side
or the right side of the firebox. Gas access holes are
provided on both sides of the firebox.
Install a 1 ⁄
2
" gas line through the hole provided in
the firebox. Outside the firebox, the gas line connects
to a gas shut-off valve recessed flush into the wall or
floor. The valve should be controlled by a removable
valve key for safety.
An ANSI approved manual shut-off valve, union
and plugged 1 ⁄
8
" NPT pressure tapping point must be
installed upstream of the heater.
A sediment trap may be upstream of the heater
to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing
through trap to the heater controls and burners.
Failure to do so could prevent the heater from
operating reliably. Consult applicable codes.
An external regulator must be used on all
propane/L.P.G. 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.
NOTE: When connecting propane/L.P.G. vent-free
room heaters, you must use pipe sealant resistant to
propane/L.P.G.
IMPORTANT: Hold heater regulator with a wrench
to prevent movement when connecting to inlet piping.
Check Gas Type: The gas supply must be he
same as stated on the heater's rating plate. If the gas
supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL THE HEATER.
Contact our dealer for the correct model.
Connecting directly to an unregulated
propane/L.P.G. tank can cause an explosion.
After completing connection, test all gas joints from
the gas meter to the gas heater regulator for leaks.
Using water soap and water solution or a gas sniffer.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.
Do not connect directly to natural gas
1/2 PSI or 2 PSI systems. Always make sure natural
gas pressure is regulated 10.5 w.c. (maximum
before operating unit).
Wall
Full Room Projection
Flush
Partial
Room
Projection
Corner
Room Divider
Fig. 3: Locating the Fireplace