Vermont Castings LHE20CSLB Installation Instructions

Cast Iron Surrounds

Installation Instructions

Models LHE20CSLB,
LHE30CSLB
For use on LHE20 and
LHE30 Fireplace Inserts
Please read these instructions before beginning the
installation.
These instructions cover the assembly of Models
LHE20CSLB and LHE30CSLB cast iron surrounds for
use on the LHE20 and LHE30 model fireplace inserts.
Check Contents of Shipping Carton
Compare contents of carton in Figure 2 with actual
parts received. If any parts are missing, or damaged,
contact your dealer before starting installation.
Surround Parts:
1. Right column
2. Mantel
3. Left column
4. Lower bracket (2)
5. Upper bracket (2)
6. Switch housing (1)
7. Hex head bolt, 1/4" -20 x 3/8" (4)
8. Phillips pan head bolt, 1/4" x 3/8" (7)
9. Washers, 7/8" (4)

General Information

The assembly includes three (3) cast iron surround
panels, four (4) sheet steel brackets, a switch housing
and hardware. The switch housing is for use with ʻCʼ
series fireboxes. It can be installed on either side of the
surround.
Install the Model LHECSLB surround after all other
installation work has been completed, thoroughly
checked, and tested for proper operation, leaks and
installation requirements.
Fig. 1 Front view of surround assembly.
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Fig. 2 Back view of surround assembly.
Tools required:
Phillips screwdriver
7/16" wrench
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Assemble
Assembling the Surround
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Lay out the parts, face down, on a flat padded surface.
(Fig. 2)
1. Align the holes in the top flanges of the left and right
columns with the drilled and tapped bosses onto the
left and right ends of the mantel.
2. Attach the mantel to the columns with four (4) 1/4"-
20 hex bolts and washers.
3. Only one upper bracket is used per surround. De-
termine which bracket is correct for the insert and
discard the other. (Fig. 3) Attach the upper bracket
to the mantel with two (2) phillips pan head bolts 3/8"
long. (Fig. 2)
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