Installation - Superior VCM3026ZMP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system's circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bathroom or bedroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36" from
the front, top, or sides of the
fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace
creates warm air currents.
These currents move heat to
wall surfaces next to fireplace.
Installing fireplace next to vinyl
or cloth wall coverings or oper-
ating fireplace where impurities
(such as, but not limited to, to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
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installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma-
terial can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing fireplace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not cor-
rect, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where
you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas or
propane/LP gas but not both. Gas
type is indicated on the rating plate.
Field conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
Note: If desired, purchase a three-sided trim
kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 33.
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