Securing Heater To Floor Or Hearth - Vermont Castings VFC24C Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Vfc vent free fireplace system
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Anchor fi replace to the side framing members using nailing
fl anges.
1. Bend out the nailing fl anges located on each side of the
fi rebox.
2. Slide the fi rebox into prepared framing or position fi rebox
in its fi nal position and frame later.
3. Level the fi rebox by checking the top edge of the fi rebox.
Shim if necessary.
4. Anchor fi rebox to the side framing members using 8d
nails or other suitable fasteners. Figure 8
5. The canopy must be installed for safe operation of the
heater. Refer to canopy installation details.
Nail Sides
Through Nailing
Flanges
Figure 8 -
Nailing Flanges
20308011
SECURING HEATER TO FLOOR OR
HEARTH
NOTE: Clearance requirements as detailed in the
Clearances section on of this manual, must be met before
securing the heater in place.
To prevent movement, the heater must be secured to the
fl oor or hearth.
1. Open the control access door and remove the screen.
2. Secure the fi rebox with two anchoring screws (
length) supplied with the fi replace system. Figure 9
NOTE: If the unit is mounted on carpeting, tile or
combustible material without the hearth, a metal or wooden
base covering the entire width and depth of the base must
be installed.
Anchor Screws
3
" x 1
1
"
16
4
Figure 9 -
Secure Fireplace to Floor or Hearth
VFC Vent Free Fireplace System
3
" x 1
1
"
16
4
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