Assembly Procedures; Shell / Firebox Assembly - Vermont Castings UVS27R Owner's Manual

Refer to the specific assembly instructions for the shell
appropriate to your UVS27R or UVS27M Heater
installation.
NOTE: If you intend to hard-plumb the gas supply line
to the burner, you may wish to install the union or
elbow at the burner control valve inlet before installing
the firebox within the shell.
Also, install the optional Fan Kit on the Freestanding or
Hearthmount before proceeding with this assembly.
Follow the instructions included with the kit.
W A R N I N G
FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THESE DIAGRAMS OR FAILURE
TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY AP-
PROVED FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
C A U T I O N
Porcelain enamelled surfaces are fragile.
Handle porcelain enamelled castings tenderly.
Familiarize yourself with the assembly steps
before you begin and proceed with delibera-
tion and care. If possible, have assistance
available.
Place enamelled castings on a soft, cush-
ioned surface until you are ready to assemble.
Avoid contact between the castings and other
hard surfaces or objects.

Shell / Firebox Assembly

1. Assemble side heat shields to both sides of the back
shroud using two (2) sheet metal screws per side.
(Fig. 3) Heat shields are found in the Owner's
Manual bag assembly.
2. Attach the Back Panel to the Left Side Plate by
aligning the key holes in the shroud with the bolts in
the Side. (Fig. 3) Slide the shroud panel downward
to engage it behind all three washers on the side
plate and then tighten the upper and lower wingbolt.

Assembly Procedures

Vermont Castings UVS27
3. Attach the Right Side Plate to the Back Panel in a
similar manner. Tighten the upper and lower
wingbolt. (Fig. 4) Move this assembly into the final
position and align the two side plates perpendicular
to the Back Panel as in Figure 5.
Left
Side
Wingbolt
Fig. 3 Secure Left Side to the Back Panel.
Fig. 4 Secure Right Side to the Back Panel.
Heat Shield
Heat
Shield
Back Panel
ST104
Wingbolt
ST105
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