Vanguard VMH26TN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 12

Vent-free natural gas compact classic hearth fireplace
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INSTALLING
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in
enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit
accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of
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fireplace approximately
installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown
in Figure 11, page 13. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
Height
Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing
26"
26
7
/
"
26
8
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough
opening.
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.
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The height is 26
/
" which is the same as the wall opening above.
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Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). There
are two options for connecting blower to electrical source.
Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded, three-
Option one:
prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the
framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.
Option two:
Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 7.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The
flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 5.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
/
inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
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Front Width
Depth
3
/
"
26
7
/
"
9
1
/
"
4
8
2
10 1/2"
26 7/8"
26 7/8"
36 5/8"
26 7/8"
51 3/4"
Bottom
10
1
/
"
3
/
"
3
/
"
2
4
4
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
25 7/8"
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