Superior VCM3026ZMP, VCM3026ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas
Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace
P/N 126872-01 Rev.A 02/2014 Models
VCM3026ZMP VCM3026ZMN
P126872-01
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 (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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 6 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— 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.
• 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identication ........................................... 4
Optional Remote Control Accessories ................. 4
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features ................................................. 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Assembly ............................................................. 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation ........................................................... 22
Inspecting Burners............................................. 25
SAFETY
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 26
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ................................................. 28
Specications .................................................... 32
Replacement Parts ............................................ 32
Service Hints ..................................................... 32
Technical Service............................................... 32
Accessories ....................................................... 33
Parts .................................................................. 34
Warranty ............................................................ 36
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an un-
vented gas-red heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be provided.
Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 6 of
this manual.
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket,* permanently
located, manufactured (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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate, or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock, and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the replace may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have replace serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the inuence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odormaking agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
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SAFETY
Continued
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this replace.
WARNING: Any change to
this replace or its controls can
be dangerous.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with replace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory
keep selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert, or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this replace.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running
heater. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
You must operate this replace
with the replace screen in place.
Make sure replace screen is
closed before running replace.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
1. 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.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
4. This replace shall not be installed in a
bathroom or bedroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burning replace. Use only the logs provided
with the replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off replace and call a qualied service person.
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Note: During initial operation, slight smoking
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could occur due to log curing and replace
burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner, or similar products, turn replace
off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the replace if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 28.
11. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Fireplace
Cabinet
Left
Side
Selector
Switch
(Optional)
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic
Control
Ignitor
Button
Knob
Remote Control
(Optional)
Hearth® Fireplace
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SAFETY
Continued
Screen
Right
Side
Logs
Front
13. Do not use replace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room
replace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualied
service person should service and repair
replace.
15. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate replace if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
17. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity.
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
19. The screen or any other part removed
for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating this heater.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are ve optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately:
• wall switch
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• wall thermostat
• hand-held thermostat remote
• hand-held touch-screen thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 33.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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LOCAL CODES
Continued
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or gas
tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
UNPACKING
1. Remove replace and hood from carton.
Log is wrapped and inside replace. Do
not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to replace for shipment.
3. Make sure your replace includes one
hardware packet.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
branch support and screen in
place before operating replace.
This prevents excessive tem-
peratures on replace surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specically
approved with this replace
may result in property damage
or personal injury.
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
• scissors
1. Remove two screws that hold replace
screen in place for shipping. These screws
are located near top of screen. Discard
screws. Lift replace screen up and pull out
to remove. Set screen aside until installation
has been completed.
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free
room replaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the
replace if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This replace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light replace.
4. Check replace for any shipping dam-
age. If heater is damaged call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800655-2008 for replacement parts before
returning to dealer.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log
from the rebox cavity.
3. An optional blower is available. See Ac-
cessories, page 33. Install optional blower
now. Follow installation instructions provided with blower or (see page 14).
4. Locate four black phillips sheet metal
screws from the hardware packet.
5. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make
sure hood tabs point toward replace.
6. Insert hood tabs between bafe and louvers (see Figure 3, page 6).
Shoulder
Screw
Burner Support
With Log
Locator Tabs
Screen
Branch
Support
Figure 2 - Removing Screen
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ASSEMBLY
Continued
7. Gently rotate hood to upright position.
Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers
and hood is resting on rebox top (see
Figure 3,).
8. Align screw holes on hood with screw
holes on rebox top.
9. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3.
Tighten screws rmly.
Hood Tabs
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances
in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help
reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, home owners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
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Louver
Hood
Sheet Metal
Screws
air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
Hood Tab
Bafe
Firebox Top
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 6 through 8 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is dened as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of one
perm (6 x 10
with openings gasketed or sealed and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less
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c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and oors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines,
and at other openings.
If your home meets all of these three criteria, you must provide additional fresh air.
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace Location,
below.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install replace plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 1792 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
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is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 35,840 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free replace ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs ___________ Btu/Hr
Other gas
appliances* + __________ Btu/Hr
Total = __________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + __________ Btu/Hr
Total = __________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of Btu/
Hr used.
_______
support)
_______
us
Example: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the
40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr
ed)
space can support)
Btu/Hr used)
30,000
10,000
40,000
The space in the example on the previous
page is a conned space because the actual
Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr
the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space
of an adjoining room. If the extra space
provides an unconned space, remove
door to adjoining room or add ventilation
grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air
From Inside Building, page 8
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Continued
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower
Btu/Hr size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the
space is an unconned space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable local codes.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 4).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install re-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
replace
• in a bathroom or bedroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other ammable
objects are less than 36" from
the front, top, or sides of the
replace
• as a replace insert
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace
creates warm air currents.
These currents move heat to
wall surfaces next to replace.
Installing replace next to vinyl
or cloth wall coverings or oper-
ating replace where impurities
(such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning uids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free replaces add moisture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing replace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your replace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides, or top of your replace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
replace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing replace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood ooring, the replace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the replace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not cor-
rect, do not install replace. Call dealer where
you bought replace for proper type replace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas or
propane/LP gas but not both. Gas
type is indicated on the rating plate.
Field conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
Note: If desired, purchase a three-sided trim
kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 33.
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INSTALLATION
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FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 6. If you can, provide
greater clearances from oor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
If your replace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included
with your mantel shows an approved method
of attaching the replace/mantel system to a
wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet
or corner mantels specied in this manual.
Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer
(see Accessories, page 33).
If your replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure
your replace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
replace in a home garage
• replace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above oor.
• locate replace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install
replace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 33. If planning
to use blower, follow instructions provided with
blower for power source.
Example
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall, and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the replace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 36".
C.
For mantel clearances, see Figure 10
on page 12.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top
36" 6" 0"
Left and
Right Sides
Bottom and
Rear
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this replace involves
installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of replace ush with
wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories, page 33). Trim will extend
past sides of replace approximately 1/2".
This will cover the rough edges of the wall
opening. If installing a built-in mantel above
the replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 10, page 12. Follow the
instructions below to install the replace in
this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26 7/8"
Front Width 26 3/4" 26 7/8"
Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2"
Bottom 3/4" 3/4"
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 7, page 11 for the rough
opening. If installing in a corner, use di-
*
mensions shown in Figure 8, page 11 for
the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8"
which is the same as the wall opening
above.
2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory,
do so at this time. Follow instructions
included with blower accessory.
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26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floo
r
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
36
5
/
8
"
25
7
/
8
"
51
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
INSTALLATION
Wall Studs
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Note: If not installing blower accessory,
you may wish to run electrical wiring to
your replace for future blower installation
(see Accessories, page 33). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.
Note: A qualied installer should make all
electrical connections.
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do
not connect wiring to any electrical source at this time.
Install replace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet
before connecting to electrical
source. The replace electrical outlet is included with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
Only use the replace electrical outlet supplied with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
3. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled rebox, follow
instructions beginning on page 5.
5. Carefully set replace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
6. Attach exible gas line to replace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
7. Bend four nailing anges on outer casing
with pliers (see Figure 9).
8. Attach replace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 19.
10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim
after nal nishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with trim acces-
sory for attaching trim.
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and
top edge of the rebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible or noncombustible
materials to overlap the rebox
front facing.
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
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Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
13" 16"
19"
21"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
A
ll vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of replace opening.
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the rebox.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the rebox
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.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances shown in Figure 10, you
must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow-
ing instructions for system installation. Refer
to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly.
Blower accessory should be installed prior to
mantel if it is being used (see Installing Optional
Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 14).
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in
accessory instruction sheet.
2. If blower is installed, install a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical
outlet at replace location if an outlet is not
there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed (see
Figure 11).
3. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base
to run gas line to replace (see Figure 11).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed.
Note: You can secure base to oor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
Hearth
Base
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Electrical Outlet
Figure 11 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
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