Vanguard Aristocrat V42E, Aristocrat V42EC2 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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23 5/16''

1

13

/8''

ROUND TOP
TERMINATION

ARISTOCRAT™

42" WOODBURNING FIREPLACES

Model V42E Non-Circulating (Smooth Face)

Model V42EC2 Circulating (Louvered)

22"

17 1/2"

3

37

/8"

13

41

/16"

STORM
COLLAR

43

1

13/16''

/4"

38

12

7

/16"

3

1

/8"

OPENING FOR

OUTSIDE

AIR KIT

3

/4''

1

8

/2"

42''

9

/16"

44

GAS LINE
CONDUIT SLEEVE
(BOTH SIDES)

22"

(LEFT SIDE ONLY)

1

/4"

12

1

22

/16''

3

7

/8"

0" TO TOP
OF SPACER

3/4" AIR SPACE
BACK AND SIDES

OUTSIDE AIR

0" TO
BOTTOM

12" EACH

SIDE

FLASHING

FIRESTOP

2" AIR SPACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS

HEARTH EXTENSION
66" X 20"

COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD

NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE

NOT LESS

THAN 24" TO

PERPENDICULAR

SIDEWALL

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DESA INTERNATIONAL,
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90004
BOWLING GREEN, KY
42102-9004

Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased

55510
Rev. B
08/99

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials
on or near the appliance.

• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST­MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS
OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS­TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.

WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE IS INTENDED FOR USE
WITH WOOD, OR IF A VENT-FREE OR DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED, BURN PROPANE/
LP OR NATURAL GAS ONLY.

CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION

Before beginning the installation of your fireplace, read these

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instructions through completely.
These Vanguard components and fireplaces are safe when installed

according to this Installation Manual. Unless you use Vanguard
components, which have been designed and tested for the fireplace
systems, you may cause a fire hazard.

The DESA International warranty will be voided by, and DESA
International disclaims any responsibility for the following actions.

a) Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, air inlet sys-

tem and the damper control.

b) Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by

DESA International in writing, in combination with DESA In­ternational fireplace systems.

Refer to your Home owners guide for warranty information.

This wood burning fireplace complies with UL 127 as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE and is listed and tested by

Underwriters Laboratory Inc.

This model is not for use in mobile homes.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT IN
THIS FIREPLACE UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE INSERT SPECIFICALLY
STATE THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR
USE WITH THE INSERT.

PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensuring
safe and continuous operation of this fireplace. Consult the local
building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the
installation of all factory-built fireplaces. Although grounding may
not be required by code the manufacturer recommends it.

This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substi­tute for a furnace to heat an entire home. Use for
supplementary heating only.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Framing and enclosures may safely make direct contact with the
spacers on the top of the fireplace. The fireplace may sit directly on
combustible flooring. The fireplace opening must not be less than 24
inches from combustible materials and the chimney must be abso­lutely maintained. A 16
mended as a minimum size. A 3/4 inch air space required around
back and sides of fireplace.

Keep all combustible furnishings a considerable distance from the
fireplace.

WARNING: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq­uids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace.
Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace.

WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.

1

/2 inch inside chase dimension is recom-

HEIGHT

The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the
fireplace to the flue gas outlet, is 16 feet for a straight chimney with
one elbow set. For systems with 2 elbow sets, the minimum height
is 30 feet. The maximum height of any system is 40 feet. This
measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the effec­tive height of the termination assembly.

GENERAL

Read the Warranty and Operating guidelines supplied with this
fireplace. Following these simple guidelines will ensure years of
trouble free and safe usage of your fireplace. If the Warranty and
Operating instructions are not in your fireplace, write to the address
listed on the front cover.

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INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE

STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions
shown in Figures 1 or 2.

STEP 2: Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide
the unit back until the mounting flanges touch the side framing.

STEP 3: Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal
if necessary.

STEP 4: When the fireplace is installed upon a combustible floor a
galvanized sheet ember protector (provided) must be installed be­tween the fireplace and the hearth extension as illustrated in Figures
15 and 16, page 7.

STEP 5: Secure the fireplace to the framing through the nailingflanges
located on the sides on the fireplace with nails or sheet rock screws.

NOTE: The 3/4" clearance is not required at the nailing flange (see
Figure 12, page 6).

3

/16"

11

1

/2"

43

ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING YOUR
DOUBLEWALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Each double wall chimney section consists of an outer pipe, flue pipe
and one wire spacer. The pipe sections are not unitized and must be
assembled independently as the chimney is installed. When starting
the chimney directly on the fireplace, the flue pipe section must be
installed first, with lanced side up. The outer pipe section can then
be installed over the flue pipe section with the hemmed end up (see
Figure 3).

Press down on each pipe section until the lances securely engage the
hem on the fireplace starter. The wire spacer will assure the proper
spacing between the inner and outer pipe sections.

LINEAL GAIN: THE ACTUAL
MEASURABLE LENGTH OF A
PART AFTER TWO OR MORE

PARTS ARE CONNECTED.

3

12

/8 GALVANIZED

OUTER PIPE

HEMMED

END

8 IN.

STAINLESS

INNER PIPE

Figure 3

PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN)
V42 E/EC FIREPLACE 42

V12-8DM PIPE SECTION 10 5/
V18-8DM PIPE SECTION 16 5/
V24-8DM PIPE SECTION 23 5/
V36-8DM PIPE SECTION 34 5/
V48-8DM PIPE SECTION 46 5/

VRTL-8DM ROUND 6

VRTTL-8DM TERMINATION

VETO-8DM CHASE 1 to 2

VETLO-8DM TERMINATION

LINEAL GAIN

8

8

8

8

8

45 1/4"

Figure 1

FRAMING DIMENSIONS

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23 5/8"

Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined above, making
sure both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together. When
installing double wall "snap lock" chimney together, it is important
to assure the joint between the chimney sections are locked. Check

15

3

/8"

by pulling chimney upward after locking. The chimney will not
come apart if properly locked. It is not necessary to add screws to

46 5/8"

33"

12

5

/8"

keep the chimney together.

WARNING: THE OPENING IN THE COLLAR AROUND
THE TOP OF THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE OB­STRUCTED. NEVER USE BLOWN INSULATION TO
FILL THE CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE (SEE FIGURE 4).

66"

Figure 2

FRAMING DIMENSIONS

FIREPLACE
COLLAR

Figure 4

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