Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 11

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
Top 0", Left and Right Sides 16",
Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible
to Wall
CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Conventional installation of this fi replace involves
installing fi replace along with the corner, face, or
cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against
a wall in your home. Follow the instructions in this
section to install the fi replace in this manner.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and
trim accessories. Assembly instructions are
included with each accessory.
2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-
prong electrical outlet at fi replace location if
an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet
so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed
(see Figure 9).
3. Install gas piping to fi replace location. This
installation includes an approved fl exible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip-
ment shutoff valve. The fl exible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping.
See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,
Page 14.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at instal-
lation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top
to run fl exible gas line to fi replace (see Figure 9).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel
will cover it when installed.
NOTE: You can secure base to fl oor using wood
screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.
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INSTALLATION
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5. Route fl exible gas line through access hole in
hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure
10, Page 12). Make sure mantel is fl ush against
wall.
7. Place cardboard or other protective material
on top of hearth base. Carefully set fi replace
on protective material, with back of fi replace
inside mantel opening.
8. Attach fl exible gas line from fi replace gas regu-
lator to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace
to Gas Supply, Page 15.
9. Route blower electrical cord through access
holes in either side of fi replace.
10. Carefully insert fi replace into cabinet mantel. Be
careful not to scratch or damage hearth base,
cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth
*
base. Remove protective material from top of
hearth base and from front of fi replace (if any).
NOTE: You can secure fi replace to hearth or fl oor.
Remove burner assembly. Locate screw holes in
bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through
these holes and into hearth or fl oor. Replace
burner assembly.
11. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Check-
ing Gas Connections, Page 16.
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory
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Electrical Outlet
Rigid Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Gas Line
Hearth Base
Access Hole
Against Wall
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