Outdoor Lifestyles VOFB36-T Installation Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE:
DO NOT discard this manual!
Model(s):
Carefully review the instructions supplied
with the decorative type unvented room
heater for the minimum fireplace size
requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS
FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS
THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED
FOR THE INSTALLATION.
Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23
Installation Manual
Installation and Setup
GAS-FIRED
MH62953
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to com-
ply may cause house fire.
DANGER
HOT SURFACES!
Firebox surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot surfaces will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch firebox until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch firebox
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as firebox.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED DECO-
RATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
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  • Page 1 DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    D. Clearance to Combustibles ► A. Optional Accessories E. Constructing the Appliance Chase B. Contact Information 4 Firebox Preparation A. Securing and Leveling the Firebox ► B. Moisture Resistance Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 3: Installation Standard Work Checklist

    Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed: Comments communicated to party responsible __________________________ by ______________________on _________ (Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date) 4153-982 • Rev A • 1/22 Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 4: Product Specific Information

    National Electric Code is known to the State of California to cause ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition. cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings. ca.gov. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 6: Appliance Location Requirments For Outdoor Space

    12’ space. 20/64=.31 .31 is greater than the .30 required and therefore this installation would be approved. 20’ Figure 2.1 Outdoor Living Space Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 7: Firebox Dimensions

    15-7/8 in 36" 42" (403 mm) 36 in (914 mm) 42 in (1067 mm) B 42 in (1067 mm) 48 in (1219 mm) Figure 3.1 Firebox Dimensions Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 8: Hearth Dimensions

    Minimum Hearth Dimensions FP2901 hearth dims Model VOFB36 32-7/8 in. 15 in. 24-3/8 in. 25-1/2 in. 22-5/8 in. VOFB42 38-7/8 in. 15 in. 30-3/8 in. 25-1/2 in. 22-5/8 in. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 9: Framing Dimensions

    34-1/4 in 19-3/4 in 50 in 70-3/4 in 36 in VOFB42 48-1/2 in 34-1/4 in 19-3/4 in 54-1/4 in 76-3/4 in 38-1/2 in Figure 3.3 Framing Dimensions Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles

    110°F in a room with ambient temperature of 70°F. Consult flooring specifications to ensure compatibility. Firebox width min. 14 in. min. Figure 3.5 Vinyl Flooring Exception Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 11: Constructing The Appliance Chase

    The firebox must be installed • Failure to maintain airspace may cause overheating and giving full consideration to the clearance and height re- a fire. quirements identified in this manual. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 12: Firebox Preparation

    Figure 4.1 Proper Positioning and Securing places the appliance in structure walls or on moisture sen- of Firebox sitive surfaces. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 13 2 in. House wrap/water membrane Non-combustible board Cement board no lathe Figure 4.3 Moisture Membrane Side View Optional Drain Water Membrane Figure 4.4 Side View of Drainage Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 14: Electrical Information

    Pull junction box cover out to disengage it type 105º C rated wire. Wire must have high temperature from the outer shell. See Figures 5.1. insulation. Figure 5.1 Junction Box Cover Removal Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 15: Gas Information

    DO NOT use the firebox. open flame. Fittings and connections could have loosened during shipping and handling. Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 16: Finishing

    Note: Reducing clearances further requires non-combustible construction materials (eg: steel studs, durock, etc) to a height of 12 inches above the framing height. Figure 7.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustible and Noncombustible Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 17: Decorative Fronts

    4" 4" 9.00” 5" 5" 6" 6" 7" White area is non-combustible 8" material only 9" 9.00” Figure 7.2 Combustible & Non-Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 18: Tv Good Faith Guidelines

    4. “A” dimension taken from the top of the appliance opening. 5. Suggestions on how to further reduce TV temperatures: -Increase “A” and/or 24” minimum TV height dimensions. Figure 7.3 Good Faith Clearances Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 19: Firebox Setup

    WARNING! Risk of Fire! The firebox hood must not be modified or replaced with a hood that may be provided with the vent free appliance. Figure 8.3 Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 20 MUST be secured with a minimum of (1) screw each. The rear edge of the firebox supports should not be altered from the factory setting. Figure 8.5 Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 21: Reference Materials

    A. Optional Accessories Optional Screen Front: VOFBSD-36, VOFBSD-42 Optional Drain Pan: ODGSDP-36, ODGSDP-42 Optional Flat Drain Pan: ODGSDPFLT-36, ODGSDPFLT-42 ► Natural Burner Assembly: LUM-OD-NM Propane Burner Assembly: LUM-OD-PM Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...
  • Page 22: Contact Information

    B. Contact Information – NOTES – Outdoor Lifestyles, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 www.hearthnhome.com Outdoor Lifestyles • VOFB36/42 Installation Manual • 4153-901 • Rev B • 04/23...

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