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Vanguard VPN36 3-SIDED Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain
replacement parts or optional accessory items when
needed. Keep it with your other important papers.
®
DESA INTERNATIONAL,
2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
P.O. BOX 90004
BOWLING GREEN, KY
42102-9004
®
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
PENINSULA
MODEL VPN36
3-SIDED, WOODBURNING FIREBOX
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam-
mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials
on or near the appliance.
• NEVER leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the firebox.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUST-
MENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR LOSS
OF LIFE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS-
TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
WARNING: THIS FIREBOX IS INTENDED FOR USE
WITH WOOD, OR IF A VENT-FREE OR DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED, BURN PROPANE/
LP OR NATURAL GAS ONLY.
CHECK LOCAL CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
55505
Rev. B
07/99

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  • Page 1 Keep it with your other important papers. ® DESA INTERNATIONAL, 2701 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE P.O. BOX 90004 BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102-9004 ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION ... PG. 3 2. SELECTING LOCATION ... PG. 3 3. CLEARANCES ... PG. 4 4. FRAMING ... PG. 4 5. HEARTH EXTENSIONS ... PG. 5 6. OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION ... PG. 6 7. GAS LINE INSTALLATION ... PG. 6 NAILING FLANGES OUTSIDE AIR...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    C) Installation and/or operation in a manner other than instructed in this manual. D) The burning of any other fuel not tested or approved by DESA INTERNATIONAL in this wood-burning firebox. PROPER INSTALLATION is the most important step in ensur- ing a safe and continuous operation of this firebox.

  • Page 4: Hearth Extensions

    ALSO IN SELECTING A LOCATION, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED; 1. Do not connect this firebox to a chimney system other than a Vanguard chimney system. 2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air. 3. Due to high temperatures do not locate this firebox in high traf- fic areas or near furniture and draperies.

  • Page 5: Hearth Extensions

    MIN. Figure 5 1/2 MIN. OVERLAP METAL SAFETY STRIPS (SUPPLIED) Figure 6 PLATFORM MUST BE SOLID, FLAT, AND FULLY SUPPORTED MIN. "Z" TYPE METAL SAFETY SHIELDS (NOT SUPPLIED) AS REQUIRED BY DESIGN AS LONG AS CEILING CLEARANCE IS Figure 7 MAINTAINED 55505 TOP STUDS MUST...

  • Page 6: Outside Air Kit Installation

    NONCOMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION 64 MIN. MIN. MIN. Figure 10 NONCOMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION "Z" TYPE " TYP EMBER PROTECTOR NONCOMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION EMBER PROTECTOR " TYP FOR RAISED FIREPLACE SEE SECTION ON FRAMING WITH A RAISED PLATFORM Figure 11 If a hearth extension is to be field constructed, it must be made of noncombustible, inorganic material having an effective thermal conductivity "K"...

  • Page 7: Chimney Pipe Installation

    OUTSIDE OF FIREPLACE GAS LINE CONDUIT REMOVE KNOCKOUT REMOVE INSULATION TEMPORARILY (DO NOT DISCARD) AFTER REMOVING GAS LINE COVER PLATE, REPLACE SCREWS Figure 13 STEP 2: Remove gas line cover plate on rear of firebox and pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve, save insulation for reuse. STEP 3: Run a 1/2"...
  • Page 8 HEMMED Figure 15 It is important to assure that the joint between the chimney sections is fully locked. Check by pulling chimney upward after locking. The chimney should not come apart if properly locked. It is not necessary to add screws to keep vertical or angled chimney runs together.

  • Page 9: Finishing Your Chimney System

    To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12, 18, 36, or 48 inch lengths of double wall pipe (see Figure 20 and Rise and Offset Chart). Figure 20 RISE AND OFFSETS Maximum length of pipe between supports is 6 feet of angled run. A maximum of two 6 foot angled run sections per chimney system (see Figure 21).

  • Page 10: Chimney Maintenance

    VRTL-10D VRTL-10D VSC-10 FLASHING MINIMUM HEIGHT VFS-10DM 15 FT. VFS-10DM V30FS-10DM V30E-10DM Figure 23 MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT The minimum chimney height (measured from bottom of firebox to flue gas outlet-end of pipe) is 15 feet for a straight run, 16 feet min. for a run with 1 elbow set (a set consists of one starter elbow and one return elbow).

  • Page 11: Flashing Installation

    FLASHING INSTALLATION Determine the flashing to be used with the roof-opening chart. Slide flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base. Secure in position by nailing through shingles. DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE.

  • Page 12: Finishing Your Firebox

    FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX CABINET DOOR INSTALLATION Brushed brass glass doors have been provided with this firebox. A set includes the front glass panel assembly. They come in different styles, check with your local distributor for availability and options. To install doors and front panel, simply insert top door pin(s) up into hole(s) on top frame, and insert bottom pin (D) into hole (S) on bottom frame until door is fully seated.

  • Page 13: Operating Guidelines And Maintenance Instructions

    OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass panel assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors. When firebox is in operation, both sets of cabinet doors on each side of firebox, must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 32).

  • Page 14: Replacement & Accessory Parts

    REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS Purchase replacement parts or accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International's Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the front cover of this manual. When calling DESA International, have ready •...

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