Superior VD1824NM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 9

WARNING: Before installing in a
solid fuel-burning fi replace, the chimney
fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualifi ed chimney cleaner. Creosote will
ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney fl ue
may create and distribute soot within the
house. Inspect chimney fl ue and fi rebox
for damage. If damaged, repair fl ue before
operating heater.
WARNING: Never install the heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or
other fl ammable objects are less than 36"
from front or 42" from top of heater. For
side clearances see Figure 4, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater creates warm
air currents. These currents move heat
to wall surfaces next to heater. Install-
ing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater where
impurities (such as, but not limited
to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fl uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free appliances add
moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial,
installing appliance in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, Page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call dealer
where you purchased the appliance for proper
type appliance.
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INSTALLATION
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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 AND CLEARANCES
(Vent-Free Operation Only)
WARNING: Maintain the minimum
clearances. If you can, provide greater
clearances from fl oor, ceiling and
adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42", Front 36"
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
18"
24"
* Measured at 13.5" depth.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fi replace or certi-
fi ed vent-free fi rebox.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR SIDE
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, SIDE WALL
AND CEILING
A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fi replace cabinet (see Figure 4).
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WARNING: This appliance is
Minimum Firebox
Front
Height Depth Width
17" 13.5" 24"
17" 13.5" 28"
Rear *
Width
20.5"
20.5"
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