Venting Installation; Installation Precautions; Optional Top Vent Applications - Vermont Castings STLDVPNSC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Designer Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Read all instructions completely and
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life. Operation
of improperly installed and maintained
venting system could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Consult local building codes before beginning the
installation. The installer must make sure to select the
proper vent system for installation. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this fi replace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualifi ed installer/service person should install the
venting system. The installer must follow these safety
rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on
rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceil-
ings.
The following actions will void the warranty on your vent-
ing system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modifi cation of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured or
approved by Vermont Castings Group
•
Installation other than permitted by these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
14
OPTIONAL TOP VENT APPLICATION
The appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installa-
tion layout requires the unit to be a top vent confi guration,
the appliance can be converted by following the steps
below.
When removing and refi tting the plates and adapter, be
sure the associated gaskets are undamaged and refi tted
as required.
1. Remove the eight (8) screws securing the fl ue pipe
adapter to the fi replace body. Figure 12
2. Set the fl ue pipe adapter aside, complete with the
gasket. Do not damage the gaskets as the adapter and
gasket must be refi tted.
3. Remove the eight (8) screws securing the fl ue pipe cover
to the top of the intake box and remove the cover and
gasket. Figure 12
Figure 11

VENTING INSTALLATION

Remove for Top Vent
applications
FP2895
20306750