Kingsman MQVLB48N, MQVLB48LP, MQVLB48NE, VL48N, MQVLB48LPE Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
 Leave the building immediately.
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home,
where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use

with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Installation Instructions

Model Numbers:

Single Side Units:

MQVL48N, MQVL48LP, MQVL48NE, MQVL48LPE
VL48N, VL48LP, VL48NE, VL48LPE

Bay Peninsula Units:

MQVLB48N, MQVLB48LP, MQVLB48NE, MQVLB48LPE
VLB48N, VLB48LP, VLB48NE, VLB48LPE

Certified to:

ANSI Z21.88-2017/CSA 2.33-2017 and CSA2.17-2017
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

- Certified for use with Adjustable Vented Platform (AVP), and Heat Distribution System (HDS) -

ENCLAVE

⚠ WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

A Division of R-Co. Inc. 2340 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R2R 2V3 Ph.: [phone]

Printed in Canada May 1, 2018 Part# 48VL-MAN17

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOME OWNER TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE TOUCHES A HOT APPLIANCE.

 If the barrier becomes damaged, the

barrier shall be replaced with the
manufacturer’s barrier for this
appliance.

 Any safety screen, guard, or barrier

removed for servicing the appliance,
must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance.

 Children and adults should be alerted

to the hazards of the high surface
temperatures of this appliance and
should stay away to avoid burns or
ignition of clothing.

 Do not clean when the glass is hot.

 Young children should be carefully

supervised when they are in the
same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children and others
may be susceptible to accidental contact burns.

 A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or

stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.

 Do not leave the fireplace remote control where it is accessible to children.

WARNING:

A HORIZONTAL VENT CERTIFIED GUARD (SAFETY CAGE) IS AVAILABLE

WHEN REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES.

SAFETY CAGES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL HORIZONTAL VENT TERMINATIONS.

CHECK WITH YOUR DEALER.

 TERMINATION CAP IS HOT! Do not place flammable materials on or within 24 inches of termination caps.

 It is imperative that the vent termination be located observing the minimum clearances as shown in manual.

 There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the

front of the termination plate.

 Do not locate termination where excessive snow or ice build-up may occur. Be sure to check vent termination area after

snow falls and clear to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers, make sure snow is not
directed towards vent termination area.

 Venting terminal shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

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Warnings, Installations and Operations - Installation Regulations

This gas appliance must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local building codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the current
CAN/CSA-B149.1 or .2 Installation Code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1- NFPA 54 when installed in the United States.
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically connected and grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or with the National Electrical Code; ANSI/NFPA 70 when installed in the United States.
In the U.S.A. Thermostats are not permitted for Vented Gas Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.50b-Decorative).

WARNING

FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF YOUR GAS FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Do not clean when the glass is hot.

2. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

3. Using a substitute glass will void all product

warranties.

4. For safe operation, glass doors must be closed.

5. When purging the gas line, the glass front must be

removed.

6. Do not strike or abuse glass. Take care to avoid

breakage.

7. Do not alter gas orifice.

8. No substitute materials may be used other than

factory supplied components.

9. This appliance gives off high temperatures and should

be located out of heavy traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.

10. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards

of the high surface temperatures of this appliance and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.

11. Young children should be carefully supervised when

they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to
accidental contact burns. A physical barrier is
recommended if there are at risk individuals in the
house. To restrict access to a fireplace or stove, install
an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young
children and other at risk individuals out of the room
and away from hot surfaces.

12. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,

paper) be used in this appliance.

13. Under no circumstances should this appliance be

modified. Any parts that have to be removed for
servicing should be replaced prior to operating this
appliance.

14. Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for

servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.

15. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified

service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, et cetera. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean. Make
sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off
before you attempt to clean this unit.

16. Clothing or other flammable material should not be

placed on or near the appliance. This appliance
should not be used as a drying rack for clothing nor

should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung
from it.

17. Do not use this heater if any part has been under

water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.

18. Do not operate appliance unless completely installed

as per installation instructions.

19. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these

diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically
approved with this appliance may result in property
damage or personal injury.

20. WARNING: Do not operate appliance with the

glass front removed, cracked or broken.
Replacement of the glass should be done by a
licensed or qualified service person.

21. The appliance area must be kept clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.

22. The front of the fireplace gives off high temperatures

that could ignite combustible material which is kept
close to the front of the unit.

23. Ensure that power to the Fireplace is turned off before

servicing.

24. Do not operate this Fireplace without the glass front or

with a broken glass.

25. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with
this appliance. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

26. Operation of this appliance when not connected to a

properly installed and maintained venting system or
tampering with the blocked vent shutoff system can
result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and
possible death.

27. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.

28. Gas fired appliances may be used only for

supplemental heat and/or decorative purposes and
under no circumstances shall they provide a primary
heat source.

29. This appliance must not be connected to a chimney

flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

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MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Table of Contents

Cover......................................................................................................................................................................

1

Warnings.................................................................................................................................................................

2-3

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................

4-5

Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.....................................................................

6

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector............................................................................................................................

6

Pre-installation Questions and Answers.................................................................................................................

7

Operations and Maintenance Instructions..............................................................................................................

7

Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Installation...................................................................................................

8

INSTALLATION & FRAMING

Framing Your Gas Fireplace...................................................................................................................................

9

Marquis MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Units - Vented Chase Requirements......................................................................

10

Kingsman VL48 / VLB48 Units - Vented Chase Requirements..............................................................................

11

VL48AVP Optional Adjustable Vented Platform Base............................................................................................

12-13

Framing – Platform Base........................................................................................................................................

14

VL48EG Grill Installation.........................................................................................................................................

15

VL48HDS Optional Heat Distribution System.........................................................................................................

16

Clearance to Combustibles.....................................................................................................................................

17

Mantel Clearances..................................................................................................................................................

18

VL48 Single Side

Locating Your Appliance.........................................................................................................................................

19

Fireplace Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................

19

Nailing Tab Guide...................................................................................................................................................

20

Single Side Framing................................................................................................................................................

21

Using Tile Lip..........................................................................................................................................................

22

Facing Requirements..............................................................................................................................................

22

MQVL48S1BL / MQVL48S1SS -Surround Installation for MQVL48.......................................................................

23

VL48SEP Side Extension Panels...........................................................................................................................

24

VLB48 Bay Peninsula

Locating Your Appliance .......................................................................................................................................

25

Fireplace Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................

25

Peninsula Bay Framing...........................................................................................................................................

26

Peninsula Bay Nailing Tabs and Framing...............................................................................................................

27

VLBCK48 Corner Kit...............................................................................................................................................

28-29

Using Tile Lip..........................................................................................................................................................

30

Facing Requirements..............................................................................................................................................

30

General Installation, Use, And Maintenance

Glass Door Front Removal / Installation.................................................................................................................

31

Glass Door Side Removal - VLB48 Peninsula Bay................................................................................................

31

Door and Glass Information....................................................................................................................................

32

Glass Safety Barrier Installation / Removal............................................................................................................

33

Safety Screen Installation / Removal......................................................................................................................

34

Component Locations.............................................................................................................................................

35

Halogen Lamps.......................................................................................................................................................

36

LED Lighting...........................................................................................................................................................

37

Accessories and Options

MQVL48PLB / MQVL48PLE Porcelain Liner Installation........................................................................................

38

MQVL48RGB / MQVL48GLE Glass Liner Installation............................................................................................

39-40

MQVL48RLB / MQVL48RLE Liner Installation.......................................................................................................

41

MQ Dealer Accessories for VL48 / VLB48

MQ Glass................................................................................................................................................................

42

MQ46D Driftwood Log............................................................................................................................................

42

4

MQROCK2, MQROCK3, MQRBD1........................................................................................................................

43

MQ STONE Decorative Stone Set..........................................................................................................................

43

MQEMBER.............................................................................................................................................................

43

MQRBD3 5 Piece Driftwood Log Set......................................................................................................................

44

Burner System

Gas Line Installation / Gas Specifications Chart....................................................................................................

45

Millivolt System, Lighting, and Burner Control........................................................................................................

46

Troubleshooting the Gas Control System...............................................................................................................

47

Burner System Maintenance...................................................................................................................................

48

Gas Conversion Part A...........................................................................................................................................

49

Gas Conversion for Top Convertible Pilot – Part B.................................................................................................

50

Gas Conversion for Modulator – Part C..................................................................................................................

51

Burner Tube Removal.............................................................................................................................................

52

Burner System Removal and Installation................................................................................................................

52

Proflame 1 IPI Electronic Ignition System

Overview / Components..........................................................................................................................................

53

Remote Control Operation......................................................................................................................................

54

Configuration #1: Basic Manual HI/LO and Manual ON/OFF Capabilities..............................................................

55

Proflame 1 Parts List..............................................................................................................................................

55

Configuration #2: Remote ON/OFF and Manual HI/LO Capabilities......................................................................

56

Configuration #3: Remote ON/OFF, variable HI/LO, and Fan Capabilities.............................................................

57

Operating the Receiver Without Batteries- Millivolt and Proflame 1.................................................................................

58

Electronic Ignition Lighting Instructions...................................................................................................................

59

Proflame 1 IPI Electronic Ignition System

Proflame 2 Parts List / Basic System / Configuration GTMFL................................................................................

60

Proflame 2 Module and Remote Control.................................................................................................................

61

Proflame 2 Label Diagram................................................................................................................................................

62

Venting

Vent Termination…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

63

General Vent Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

64

Installation of Side Wall Venting…………………………………………………………………………………………...

64

Venting Routes And Components…………………………………………………………………………………………

65

Horizontal Venting Table…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

65

Venting Straight Up Through Roof………………………………………………………………………………………...

66-67

Approved for Power Vent PVH58………………………………………………………………………………………….

68

Parts Lists

PVH58 Parts List…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

69

Fireplace Models.....................................................................................................................................................

70

MQVL48 / MQVL48B Parts List…………………………………………………………………....................................

71-72

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty………………………………………………………………………………………………......

73

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Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the installer or service agent shall be a plumber or gas fitter licensed by the

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector

NOTE: It is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector be installed in or near bedrooms and on all levels of
your home. Place a detector about 15ft [4.5m] outside the room that houses your gas appliance.

Certified for installation in a bedroom or bed/sitting room. In Canada must be installed with listed millivolt thermostat.
In USA see local codes.

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Commonwealth.

When installed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or where applicable codes; the unit shall be installed with a CO
detector per the requirements listed below.

1. For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment, where the bottom of
the vent terminal and the air intake is installed below four feet above grade the following requirements must be
satisfied:

A. If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide

detector and alarm shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector
shall comply with NFPA 720.

B. A carbon monoxide detector shall be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment and shall:

 Be powered by the same electrical circuit as the appliance or equipment such that only one service switch

services both the appliance and the carbon monoxide detector;

 Have battery back-up power;
 Meet ANSI./UL 2034 Standards and comply with NFPA 720; and
 Have been approved and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory as recognized under 527

CMR.

C. A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be

used. Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A copy of the installation
instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

D. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be mounted at the exterior of the building, four feet directly above

the location of vent terminal. The plate shall be of sufficient size to be easily read from a distance of eight feet
away, and read “Gas Vent Directly Below”.

2. For direct-vent appliances, mechanical-vent heating appliances or domestic hot water equipment where the bottom of
the vent terminal and the air intake is installed above four feet above grade the following requirements must be
satisfied:

A. If there is not one already present, on each floor level where there are bedroom(s), a carbon monoxide

detector and alarm shall be placed in the living area outside the bedroom(s). The carbon monoxide detector
shall comply with NFPA 720.

B. A carbon monoxide detector shall:

 Be located in the room that houses the appliance or equipment;
 Be either hard-wired or battery powered or both; and
 Shall comply with NFPA 720.

A Product-approved vent terminal must be used, and if applicable, a Product-approved air intake must be used.
Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer instructions. A copy of the installation instructions shall
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation.

For the state of Massachusetts a T-handle gas shut-off valve must be used on a gas appliance. This T-handle gas shut­off valve must be listed and approved by the state of Massachusetts. This is in reference to the state of Massachusetts
state code CMR238.

Pre-installation Questions and Answers

Operations and Maintenance Instructions

 Be sure to read and understand all the instructions in this manual before operation of appliance.

 Ensure all wiring is correct and properly enclosed to prevent possible shock.

 Check for gas leaks.

 Make sure the glass door is properly installed before operation. Never operate the appliance with the glass door

removed.

 Make sure venting and termination cap are installed and unobstructed.

 If brick or porcelain liners are used, ensure they are installed.

 Verify that the pilot can be seen when lighting the appliance. If not, the log or rock placement is incorrect.

 If the unit is turned off, you must wait a minimum of 60 seconds before re-lighting it.

 Venting systems should be periodically examined by a qualified agency.

 The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.

 The Burner/Log Assembly has been engineered and permanently adjusted for proper flame control.

 Periodically remove the logs from the grate assembly and vacuum any loose particles from the grate and burner

areas. See Log Placement page to remove logs. Vacuum burner parts and replace logs.

 Never use your gas fireplace as a cooking device.

 Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper a nd dangerous

operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

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About curing of the paint

Your stove or fireplace has been painted with the highest quality silicone stove paint. This paint dries quickly in 15-20
minutes when first applied at the factory. However, due to the high temperature silicone components, the paint will cure
when heat is applied to the appliance as it is first used. The following information applies to the curing process to get the
paint fully hard and durable.

Fire the appliance four successive times for 10 minutes each firing and a 5 minute cool down between each. Be aware
during log and firebox paint curing that a white deposit may be developing on the inside of the glass doors. It is important
to remove this white deposit from the glass doors using a fireplace glass cleaner.

 Babies, small children, pregnant women and pets should leave the area during the cure phase.

 Ventilate well, open doors and windows.

 Do not touch during curing.

Why does my fireplace or stove give off odour?

It is normal for your fireplace to give off some odor at first. This is due to the curing of the paint, adhesives, silicones and
any undetected oil from the manufacturing process as well as the finishing materials used with the installations (e.g.
marble, tile and the adhesives used to adhere this product to the walls can react with heat and cause odours).

It is recommended that you burn your gas fireplace or stove for a minimum of four hours at a time with the fan off (if a fan
is present) after the curing of the paint has been completed. These odours can last upward to 40 hours of burn time; keep
burning at a minimum of four hours per use until odours dissipate.

Noise coming from the fireplace?

Noise is caused by the expansion and contraction of metal as the appliance heats up and cools down. This is normal and
is similar to the sounds produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of
your fireplace.
It is also normal for the fan to make some noise when it comes on. This noise can be reduced somewhat by turning down
the speed of the fan with the variable speed control. Be aware, however, that this will reduce the volume of heated air
circulated into the room by the fan.

Note to the Installer:

Be sure appliance is working properly and its operation (including remote control operation, if included) is fully explained
to and understood by the customer.

For safe installation and operation note the following:

Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Installation

Warning: Do not compromise the structural integrity of the manufactured home wall, floor

or ceiling, during installation of appliance or venting.

Appliance Must Be Secured To
Structure Using Supplied Nailing
Tabs And Or Fastened To Floor.

Use Existing Hole Or Remove Existing

Screw To Mount Ground Wire.

Serrated or Star Washer

Ground Wire from Appliance to

Steel Chassis of Mobile Home.

USE 8GA COPPER WIRE.

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This Direct Vent System Appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Standard in
Canada.

THE VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS (ANSI Z21.88-2009) IN THIS MANUAL MAY BE INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED

(MOBILE) HOMES AFTER FIRST SALE IN THE USA.

THE VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS (ANSI Z21.88-2009) IN THIS MANUAL MAY BE INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED

(MOBILE) HOMES IN CANADA.

Please follow the current ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code in the USA and CAN/CSA C22.1 Canadian National
Electrical Code in Canada.

An appliance must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 ga. copper wire using a serrated or star washer to
penetrate paint or protective coating to insure grounding.
Use carriage bolt at the attachment point (see diagram above) to secure the appliance to the floor.

For required venting components see venting installation in appropriate section of this manual.

Certified for installation in a bedroom or bed/sitting room. In Canada must be installed with listed millivolt thermostat. In USA see local
codes.

MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Framing Your Gas Fireplace

This section is intended for qualified installers only. Before beginning, make note of where the gas and electrical accesses

Specifications

1. Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this fireplace against non-insulated exterior wall or chase, it
is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes. Drywall & vapor barrier
must be installed over insulation to prevent contact of insulation and unit.

2. Choose fireplace location and frame in accordance with the fireplace framing dimensions specified (view diagrams).

3. Drywall or other combustible material can extend up to the Drywall Stops located on the sides of the unit, and up to
the bottom and top.

4. A Hearth is not required for this unit.

Certified for installation in a bedroom or bedsitting room. In Canada must be installed with listed millivolt thermostat (Not

permitted for decorative vented gas fireplaces installed in the U.S.A.). In USA see local codes.

Stand-off and Nailing Tab Locations

Make note of where the stand-off locations are. These stand-offs are provided as indicators to illustrate the boundaries
for framing. Therefore, no framing material is permitted to extend beyond these stand-offs.

Vertical Venting in Cold Climates

In cold climate conditions where temperatures go below -10 degrees Celsius or 14 degrees Fahrenheit, we recommend
that the chase be insulated and where the vent pipe enters into the attic space that the pipe be wrapped with an
insulated Mylar sleeve. This will increase the temperature of the vent and help the appliance to vent properly in cold
weather conditions.
It is also important in vertical vented direct vent appliances that the appliance be operated daily during the winter months
as this will help stop the termination from freezing up. We recommend using a thermostat (Not permitted for decorative
vented gas fireplaces installed in the U.S.A.) set at room temperature to allow the unit to cycle.
For IPI models it may be necessary to set the appliance to Standing Pilot mode to maintain heat in the cavity. The
purpose of this procedure is to prevent cold air from penetrating the chimney and then onto the living space. Therefore,
when the internal temperature is slightly elevated the fireplace is able to freely exhaust its combustion and hence making
it easier to startup.

Holes are provided in bottom of unit to
secure appliance to floor after installation.

Rotating
Nailing Tab

Nailing Tab- Lift
up to attach to
framing above unit.

Stand-off – 3/8” Tall

Stand-off- Raise into position
and fasten with DT Screw
provided.

Rotating
Nailing Tab

Stand-off – 3/8” Tall

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are located on the unit. This will streamline the construction process. Furthermore, familiarize yourself with the venting
and clearance requirements (see Venting section) for this appliance. Failure to comply with those requirements can
seriously compromise the safety and operation of the fireplace.

MQVL48 / MQVLB48 VENTED CHASE REQUIREMENTS

FIREPLACE CHASE MUST BE VENTED AT TOP AND BOTTOM- Minimum 151 square inches free air opening at the

top of the chase, and minimum 84 square inches free air opening at the bottom of the chase.
Platform must have minimum 480 Square inches free air opening.
Chase Vent Openings LARGER than the required minimums ARE allowed and will reduce surface temperatures.

HEAT CANNOT BE DISCHARGED INTO THE WALLS, FLOOR, OR CEILING. Heat must exit through the required
vented chase opening near the ceiling.

⚠ If using insulation in vented chase (i.e. for outside wall), wall board / drywall is required to support all insulation.

Vented chase must be clean and free of all debris (i.e. loose insulation, pieces of wood, etc.)

-Framing for Vented Chase with Grills-

MQVL48 / MQVLB48 -Framing for Vented Chase with Openings - No Grills-

84 Sq. In.

Air Option

Fireplace Support must be

open to allow air to flow

through fireplace.

Optional Adjustable Vented Platform (VL48AVP)

2” MAX from
top of Chase

Required

Minimum 151

Sq. In. Free

Air

Uses Kingsman

V46EG Grill

Or

Minimum 151 Sq.

In. Free Air

Equivalent

Required

Minimum 84 Sq.

In. Free Air

Fireplace Support must be

open to allow air to flow

through fireplace.

Ceiling

Ceiling

84 Sq. In.

Air Option

Uses Kingsman

Minimum 151 Sq.

Equivalent

Optional – Secondary Chase

Vent can be added

2” MAX from
top of Chase

Required

Minimum 84

Sq. In. Free Air

Required

Minimum 84

Sq. In. Free Air

84 Sq. In.

Air Option

Required

Minimum 151

Sq. In. Free

Air

84 Sq. In.

Air Option

Required

Minimum 84

Sq. In. Free Air

Optional – Secondary Chase

Vent can be added

This area must
be open ­MIN 480 Sq. In.

Min 151 Sq. In.

Must be in the

same Pressure

Zone

(Room / Area)

Min. 151 Sq. In.

Must be in the

same Pressure

Zone

(Room / Area)

This area must
be open ­MIN 480 Sq. In.

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V46EG Grill

Or

In. Free Air

Kingsman VL48 / VLB48 Units - Vented Chase Requirements

Models VL48N, VL48LP, VL48NE, VL48LPE, VLB48N, VLB48LP, VLB48NE, VLB48LPE

The Chase is vented through

the Safety Screens installed

on the unit and out the

opening at ceiling level.

⚠ These units must

NEVER be fitted with
a glass safety barrier.

Ceiling

MINIMUM Opening is 2-1/4” x 56-1/8”

(126 Sq. In.).

Opening Must be at Ceiling Level.

NOTE: Larger openings are acceptable

and will reduce surface temperatures.

It is not necessary to vent the bottom of

the chase or support platform for these

fireplaces as they are vented through

the installed Safety Screen.

2-1/4” MIN

56-1/8” MIN

56-1/8” MIN

2-1/4” MIN

⚠ HEAT CANNOT BE DISCHARGED INTO

THE WALLS, FLOOR, OR CEILING. Heat must

exit through the required vented chase opening
at ceiling level.

⚠ If using insulation in vented chase (i.e. for

outside wall), wall board / drywall is required to
support all insulation.
Vented chase must be clean and free of all
debris (i.e. loose insulation, pieces of wood, etc.)

Ceiling

NOTE: These units are
compatible with
Kingsman VL48EG Grill.
Must installed within 3/4”
of ceiling.

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These units are available with Safety Screens only.

VL48AVP Adjustable Vented Platform for MQVL48 / MQVLB48 -OPTION

VL48AVP PARTS LIST

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

1

Inner Side Panel

2 2 Outer Front Panel

1

3

Rear Brace

2

4

Outer Side Panel

2

5

Inner Front Panel

1

6

#8 x 5/8” Low Profile Screw

28 7 1/4-20 x 1/2” Self-Clinching Stud

4 8 1/4-20 Nut with Serrated Washer

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STEP ONE: ASSEMBLE BASE

The Adjustable Vented Platform is an optional installation base. Height is variable
from approximately 14-3/4” to 27-1/4”. Venting slots are provided at the bottom and
between the fireplace and the platform.

9-3/4”

14-13/16”

TO

27-5/16”

14-13/16

27-5/16”

1. Assemble Base of Platform
using supplied self-clinching
studs, nuts, and screws.

X4

X2

Base

Top

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER
FRONT
PANEL

REAR BRACE

SELF-

CLINCHING

STUD

SELF­CLINCHING
STUD

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

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STEP TWO: ASSEMBLE TOP

STEP THREE: ASSEMBLE PLATFORM AND SET AT DESIRED HEIGHT

2. Assemble Top using
supplied screws.

3. Set Platform at desired

height and fix with screws.

4. Hook back of fireplace into back of

Platform and attach front with screws.

X10

X12

X4

5. Attach platform to floor
and fireplace to framing.

REAR BRACE

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

OUTER
FRONT
PANEL

INNER SIDE
PANEL

OUTER SIDE
PANEL

OUTER

FRONT
PANEL

FRONT
OUTER
PANEL

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

OUTER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER

SIDE

PANEL

INNER SIDE
PANEL GOES TO
INSIDE

OUTER FRONT

PANEL GOES TO

OUTSIDE

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MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Framing – Platform Base

A Platform Base has air opening requirements that must be met.

Front Must Have

Minimum 84 Square

Free Air
Opening

Top of Platform Must Have
Minimum 480 Square
Inches Free Air Opening

⚠ DO NOT COVER

TOP OF PLATFORM
WITH A SHEET OF
PLYWOOD.

480 Square Inches
Free Air Opening

TOP VIEW

EXAMPLE 1: FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

84 Square Inches Free Air Opening

480 Sq. In.
84 Square Inches Free Air Opening

SIDE VIEW

480 Sq. In.

2 X 42 = 84 Square Inches

1-1/2 X 56 = 84 Square Inches

EXAMPLE 2: FRONT VIEW

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Inches

VL48EG Grill Installation- Compatible with both Vented Chase and HDS -Option-

Parts List: [1] Louver Grill (ready to paint)

[1] Outer Trim Grill Mount (ready to paint)
[1] Upper Frame for Hidden Grill Mount
[1] Lower Frame for Hidden Grill Mount
[6] #6 Black Screws

This Kit comes with two installation options:

Outer Trim Grill Mount - For a Quick and simple installation.
Hidden Grill Mount - For a very clean installation with only the

grill visible in the finished opening.

⚠ Grill openings must be within 2” of enclosure top.

See fireplace installation section of manual.

USING OUTER TRIM MOUNT: -Required Opening Dimension is 48-5/8” wide x 3-5/8” tall x 2” deep.

Insert Trim into opening and fasten to framing with a wood screw at each end.

-Then insert Grill and attach with supplied #6 black screws. Do not over tighten screws.

USING HIDDEN GRILL MOUNT:

-Required Opening Dimension is 48-5/8” wide
x 3-5/8” tall x 2” deep.

-Insert Upper Frame into opening and push
between drywall and framing studs. Attach to
drywall with screws.

-Insert Lower Frame into opening and push
between drywall and framing studs. Fold tabs at
each of Lower Frame end to lock in place. Attach
to drywall with screws.

-Completely finish wall.

-Then insert Grill and attach with supplied #6
black screws. Do not over tighten screws.

Upper Frame

Enclosure
Top

Lower Frame

Upper Frame

Lower Frame

Grill

Folded Tab

Lower Frame

Upper Frame
(behind drywall)

Grill

Grill

Outer Trim

Grill

Grill

Grill

Outer Trim

Upper Frame
(behind drywall)

Lower Frame
(behind drywall)

*This Grill Meets Minimum Opening Air Free Requirements*

Enclosure
Top

Enclosure
Top

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VL48HDS Optional Heat Distribution System -for MQVL48 / MQVLB48

Adapter Plate

Required

Minimum

84 Sq. In.

Free Air

Top of

Chase

Front

Front

Secondary Chase Vent Option

Heated Room Air flows into room with fireplace and an area that

is common to the main room.

Connect only the two inside flex pipes.

Flex

Piping

Uses Kingsman VL48EG Grill
Or
Minimum 151 Sq. In. Free Air Equivalent

Uses Kingsman

VL48EG Grill

Or

Minimum 151

Sq. In. Free Air

Equivalent

2” MAX
From top
of Chase

Required

Minimum

84 Sq. In.

Free Air

Required Minimum 84

Sq. In. Free Air Opening

Must be installed before front

framing is in place.

Connect only the two center

pipes when venting to an

optional secondary chase

vent.

Single Room Option

Heated Room Air flows back into room with fireplace.

Connect all four flex pipes.

Ceiling

Uses Kingsman

VL48EG Grill

Or

Minimum 151

Sq. In. Free Air

Equivalent

Ceiling

2” MAX
From top
of Chase

Optional
Secondary Vent
Uses Kingsman
VL48EG Grill
Or
Minimum 151 Sq.
In. Free Air
Equivalent

⚠ If using insulation in vented chase (i.e. for outside wall), wall board / drywall is required to support all

insulation. Vented chase must be clean and free of all debris (i.e. loose insulation, pieces of wood, etc.).

Top of Chase

Must Be In the Same Pressure Zone

(Room / Area)

2” MAX
From top
of Chase

Optional VL48AVP Shown

Optional VL48AVP Shown

Optional VL48AVP
Shown

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MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Clearance to Combustibles

Front (Furniture, etc. from glass)

36” [92cm]

Side (Furniture, etc. from glass)

36” [92cm]

Side (from Stand-offs of VLB48 or Corner Kit)

0” [0cm]

Back (from Stand-offs)

0” [0cm]

Floor

0” [0cm]

Minimum Ceiling Height (from bottom of fireplace)

76” [193cm]

Top (from Stand-offs)

0” [0cm]

Top of 90° Bend in minimum Enclosure of 76”

14-1/2” [39.4cm]

Top of 90° Bend in Enclosure over 76”

4” [10.2cm]

VENTING SYSTEMS

Top of Horizontal Pipe

1/1/2” [3.8cm]

Side & Bottom of Horizontal Pipe

1” [2.5cm] All Vent Systems

Vertical Vent Pipe

1” [2.5cm] All Vent Systems

SIDE VIEW MQVL48 / MQVLB48 (MQVLB48 SHOWN)

MQVLB ONLY

No Framing on

Top Sides of

fireplace for
MQVL48 Single
Side Units

Top opening of

Chase must be

of

Enclosure Top

(Min 151 sq. in.)

⚠ NOTE

If using insulation in

vented chase (i.e. for

outside wall), wall board /

drywall is required to

support all insulation.

Vented chase must be

clean and free of all

debris (i.e. loose

insulation, pieces of

wood, etc.).

THIS AREA
MUST BE OPEN
MIN 480 Sq. In.

Bottom Air Opening

Options – Min 84 sq. in.

28-1/2”

(55” TV)

CEILING

3/4”

2” MAX

76”

MIN

CEILING

76”

MIN

ENCLOSURE

57-1/2”

MIN

14-1/2”

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within 2”

MQVL48 – MQVLB48 Mantel Clearances

A Combustible Mantel

can be placed immediately

above the fireplace

opening.

A Combustible Hearth

can be placed immediately

below the fireplace

opening.

An Adjacent Side Wall

may project directly from

the side of the fireplace

opening.

MQVL48 / MQVLB48 Adjacent Wall - TOP VIEW

Adjacent Wall- may project
directly from side of unit

SIDE VIEW MQVL48 – MQVLB48 (MQVLB48 Shown)

Bottom Air Opening Options – Min 84 sq. in.

1 in. Min.

This area must
be open
MIN 480 Sq. In.

151 sq.

in. Min.

28-1/2”

(55” TV)

3/4”

15-1/4”

Fireplace Opening

8-1/4”

1-1/2”

VARIABLE

MQVLB48

MQVL48 & MQVLB48 with VLBCK48
Corner Kit

36”

From Glass

57-1/2”

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MQVL48 Single Side Locating Your Appliance

MQVL48 Single Side Fireplace Dimensions

A

G

C

D E F

20’ MAX

20’ MAX

B

TOP

FRONT

BACK

LEFT SIDE

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LOCATION KEY:

A. Left Side Corner

B. Flat on Wall

C. 45° Corner

D. As a Room Divider

E. As an Island*

F. Right Side Corner

G. Exterior Wall Chase

*Island installation with a top vent is
possible as long as the horizontal
portion of the vent system does not
exceed 20 feet (6.1 m).

MQVL48 Single Side -Nailing Tab Guide-

These Nailing Tabs can be used in two ways:

1/2” Drywall Flush with Face of Fireplace –Fireplace

face and wall to be covered (e.g. Tile around
Fireplace).

Framing Flush with Face of Fireplace –Finished wall
surface will continue up to fireplace opening.

[Qty] 4 Nailing Tabs are located on each side of the front frame.
NOTE: If using the rear nailing tabs for cantilevered chase etc.,

refer to the Nailing Tab page for MQVLB48 Bay Peninsula.

Pull up 90° for wall

flush with fireplace

face.

Rotate 180° for framing

flush with fireplace face.

TOP VIEW

RIGHT SIDE

TOP VIEW

RIGHT SIDE

Flat

(As Shipped)

18-3/8”

Framing Depth

18-7/8”

Framing Depth

1

2

2

1

Facing Material
(Tile, marble, etc.)

Drywall

Nailing
Tab

Back

Drywall

Nailing
Tab

Back

2

1

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MQVL48 Single Side Framing

TOP VIEW

Fireplace Chase MUST BE VENTED at the top with or without grills.

Must have a minimum of 151 square inches free air opening.

Optional 48AVP Adjustable

Vented Platform shown.

Appliance must be in place with venting connected before area above fireplace is framed in.

FRAMING OVER FRONT TOP OF FIREPLACE

18-7/8” Framing
Flush with Face

VARIABLE

BACK WALL FRAMING

Stud

Stud

18-7/8” Framing
Flush with Face

Variable

FRAMING IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE

EXTENDED FRAMING IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE

FRAMING IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE

EXTENDED FRAMING IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE

56-1/2”

Top of Platform Must Have Minimum
480 Square Inches Free Air Opening

TOP VIEW

⚠ DO NOT COVER

TOP OF PLATFORM

WITH A SHEET OF

PLYWOOD.

Fireplace Chase MUST BE VENTED
with or without grills. Must have a

minimum of 84 square inches free
air opening below appliance.

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MQVL48 Single Side - Using Tile Lip

A Tile Lip is supplied for
attachment above the
fireplace opening. This can be
used as a standard tile edging
or as a mount bracket for
other surfaces like drywall or
plywood.

Set to desired height and
attach through holes in face of
fireplace.

MQVL48 – Single Side -Facing Requirements

Unit may be covered with combustible material (i.e. drywall) up to the fireplace opening.

Drywall

Drywall

VALVE

IPI

SYSTEM

OPTIONAL

COMPONENTS

Do not drive screws into
these highlighted areas.

Option A: Open Chase at Ceiling (MIN 151 Sq. In.)

Option B: Vent Slot in Chase (MIN 151 Sq. In.)

MAX 2” Below Ceiling

Lower Vent Slot (MIN 84 Sq. In.) is REQUIRED for ALL Installations.

Do not drive screws into
fireplace front. Facing
materials must be attached
to framing.

84 Square Inches Free Air Opening

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