Zero-Clearance Requirements - Vermont Castings 380IDVNVSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

380IDV Fireplace Insert
ZERO-CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE
REQUIREMENTS
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The damper and grate must be removed.
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The smoke shelf, internal baffles, screen, refractory and
metal or glass doors may be removed (if applicable).
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Do not remove or alter the insulation or any structured
rigid frame members (metal sides, floor, door frames,
face of the fireplace, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Please review the following carefully.
It is normal for inserts fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or
cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your insert to give off some odor the
first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated. OPEN
ALL WINDOWS DURING INITIAL BURN OFF/CURING
PHASE.
Burn your insert for at least six (6) hours on "HIGH" the
first time you use it. Place the fan in the "OFF" position
during this time.
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Installer must attach red warning plate to
the inside of the firebox of fireplace with
screws supplied.
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Do not cut any sheet metal parts of the
fireplace in which this gas fireplace
insert is installed. THIS IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED!
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If factory-built fireplace has no gas
access hole(s) provided, drill a 1.5"
(37.5 mm) or less through lower sides
or bottom of firebox. You must plug the
access hole with noncombustible insu-
lation after gas supply line has been
installed.
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If your factory-built fireplace has air pas-
sages on the face for zero capabilities,
DO NOT BLOCK THESE PASSAGES!
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Insulation
Shelf
Masonry Lining or Refractory
Grate
Masonry Lining or Refractory
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