Sure Heat THE SAVANNAH VFLBS36, THE SAVANNAH VFLBS42 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual
THE SAVANNAH
Outdoor SERIES
Outdoor Stainless Steel Universal Firebox
model numbers VFLBS36 VFLBS42
Homeowner’s Installation
and Operating Manual
For Outdoor Use Only.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
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.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
Congratulations!
INSTALLER/CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and save these instructions.
This book contains your installation instructions and should be kept in a safe place. For you to realize
all the advantages and use of the reliable service that has been engineered into your Sure Heat
Manufacturing fireplace, you must carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this book regarding
installation and operation of the fireplace.
These instructions should be read carefully in their entirety before beginning installation of
the fireplace.
It is suggested that you wear work gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands and eyes when
installing your fireplace.NOTE: Authorities having jurisdiction (i.e. building inspectors, fire marshals, etc.)
should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
General Installation Information
In planning the installation for the appliance it is necessary to determine
where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are
desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned. The f
represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique,
however, and might require a different sequence.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing.
2. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should only be performed by an
experienced, licensed/certified tradesman).
3. Install gas log heater per the instructions provided with the heater.
4. Complete finish wall material, surround and optional hear th extension
to your individual taste.
ollowing steps
Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas,
woodburning or oil fired
appliances, and the
products of combustion
of such fuels, contain
chemicals known to the
State of California
to cause cancer, birth
defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health &
Safety Code Sec.
25249.6
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hearth Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Fireplace Framing Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14
Locating the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Gas Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Installing the Firebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Finishing the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Weather Protection Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Table of Contents
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Safety Information
• Any change to this heater or its
ols can be dangerous.
contr
• Improper installation or use of the
heater can cause serious injury or
death from fire, burns, explosion or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION PLEASE NOTE
THE FOLLOWING:
1.This appliance gives off high temperatures and
should be located out of high traffic areas and
away from furniture.
2. Children and adults should be aler ted to the hazards
of the high surface temperatures of this appliance
and should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of
clothing.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts
before turning the fireplace “ON”.
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of
steel to give off some expansion
and/or contraction noises during the
start up or cool down cycle. Similar
noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your Sure Heat gas
fireplace to give off some odor the first
time it is burned.
This is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil used in the
manufacturing process.
It is recommended that you burn
your fireplace for at least ten (10)
continuous hours the first time you
use it.
IMPORTANT
3. Children should be carefully super vised when they
are in the same room as your appliance.
4. Under no circumstances should this appliance be
modified. Parts having to be removed for servicing
should be replaced prior to operating this appliance again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this appliance should
be carried out by a qualified service person. A
professional service person should be contacted
to inspect this appliance annually. Make it a
practice to have all of your gas appliances checked
annually. More frequent cleaning may
be required due to excess lint and dust from
carpeting, bedding material, etc.
6. Control compar tments, burners and air passages in
this appliance should be kept clean and free of
dust and lint. Make sure that the gas valve and
pilot light are turned off before you attempt to clean
this unit.
7. Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapor and liquids.This appliance should
not be used as a drying rack for clothing, nor
should Christmas stockings or decorations be
hung in the area of it.
Read these instructions carefully before
installing or trying to operate a gas heater in this firebox.
This gas appliance should be installed by a
qualified installer in accordance with local building
codes and with current CSA-B149.1 Installation codes
for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.
FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or
the current National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54.
8. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels
(wood, coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in
this appliance.
9.The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
10.Whether the appliance is installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material
other than wood, this appliance must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the appliance.
11.This appliance requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
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Safety Information
12. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water.Immediately call a qualified ser vice
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system or gas control that
has been under water.
13. Inspect the burner before each use of the
appliance.The burner must be replaced prior
to operation if there is evidence the burner is
damaged. Use only burner specified by
manufacturer.
LP-cylinder enclosures, if provided by the
consumer must conform to the design parameters as
detailed below.
Enclosures for LP-Gas Supply Systems
The design of the appliance shall be such that
(1) the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) can be connected,
disconnected and the connections inspected and
tested outside the cylinder enclosure; and (2) those
connections which could be disturbed when installing
the cylinder(s) in the enclosure can be leak tested
inside the enclosure.
Description
The VFLBS Series are radiant fireplaces.Do not
burn wood or other materials in these appliances. Each
model is available with standing pilot for use with
Natural or Propane gas units.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged
in shipment.
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided.The flow of combustion and ventilation air
MUST NOT be obstructed.
Provide adequate clearances around the air
opening into the combustion chamber; and adequate
accessibility clearance for servicing and proper
operation. NEVER obstruct the front opening of the
appliance.
This fireplace is not designed to be water tight.
Therefore, when installing this unit against
an e
xterior wall, the wall must be finished before
setting unit in place.
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Before You Start
You have purchased a stainless steel outdoor firebox.This installation manual will enable you to obtain a
safe, efficient and dependable installation of your stainless steel outdoor firebox system.
Do not alter or modify the firebox or its components under any circumstances.Any modifications or alteration
of the firebox system, including but not limited to the firebox and accessories, may void the warranty, listings and
approvals of this system, and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
Before Y ou Start
Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage.If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately inform
the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance.Do not attempt to install any part of the appliance unless
you have all the parts in good condition.
Make Sure That You Have Received All Parts
Check your packing list to verify that all listed parts have been received.You should have the following:
1. Stainless Steel Outdoor Firebox 3. Installation and Operating Manual
2. Canopy 4. Four (4) sheet metal screws for canopy.
What You Will Need For Installation
Tools
• Phillips screwdriver • Square
• Hammer • Saw and/or sabersaw
Tee Joint • Electric drill and bits
•
• Level • Pipe wrench
• Measuring Tape • Piping complying with
local codes
• Pliers • Pipe sealant approved
for use with propane/L.P.G.
(resistant to sulfer compounds)
Notice:
Illustrations shown in this manual reflect "typical" installations with nominal dimensions and are for design
and framing reference only. Actual installations may vary due to individual design preferences. However,
always maintain minimum clearances to combustible materials and do not violate any specific installation
requirements.
Building Supplies
• Framing materials
• Wall finishing materials
• Caulking material
(non-combustible)
• Fireplace surround materials
(non-combustible)
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