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ARISTOCRAT™ 42" WOODBURNING FIREPLACES Model V42E Non-Circulating (Smooth Face) ® Model V42EC2 Circulating (Louvered) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also 22" contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when needed.
Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace. instructions through completely. WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES These Vanguard components and fireplaces are safe when installed WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. according to this Installation Manual. Unless you use Vanguard...
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING YOUR DOUBLEWALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM STEP 1: Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions shown in Figures 1 or 2. Each double wall chimney section consists of an outer pipe, flue pipe and one wire spacer. The pipe sections are not unitized and must be STEP 2: Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide assembled independently as the chimney is installed.
FIRESTOP SPACERS BLOWER ASSEMBLY (VCBK3) For Model V42EC Only Firestop spacers are required at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling joist space. Their purpose is two fold, A blower assembly is available for use with this fireplace as an option. they establish and maintain the required clearance between the It is designed to be installed on DESA International factory pre-wired chimney and combustible materials, and provide complete separa-...
PENETRATING THE ROOF TERMINATIONS To maintain a 2-inch clearance to the pipe on a roof with a pitch, a The fireplace and chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors rectangular opening must be cut. and must be terminated with the listed round top or chase termina- tions.
FRAMING THE STANDARD FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS, ANS/IAS/ AGA Z21.11.2, ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE. FIREPLACE NOTE: An appropriate Vanguard hood must be installed when WIDE FRAMING SIDE FRAME Figure 12 using an unvented gas log set (see page 10).
HEARTH EXTENSION COMBUSTIBLE AIR KIT (MODEL VAK4E) A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" in front of and a An air kit is available for use as an optional accessory. The outside minimum of 12" beyond each side of the fireplace opening is air vent can be installed through an outside wall or a ventilated crawl required to protect combustible floor construction in front of the space.
MANTEL FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE A mantel may be installed if desired. See Figures 21 or 22 for Wall board (Gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, etc.) may make minimum heights above and beyond opening of fireplace face. direct contact with the sides and the top of the fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself.
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INSTRUCTIONS WHEN OFFSET OF CHIMNEY IS RISE AND OFFSETS NEEDED 48 36 18 12 36 18 12 12S TO INSTALL ELBOWS 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12", 18", 36", and 48" lengths of double wall pipe (see Rise and Offsets chart and Figures 23 and 25).
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