General Information, Warnings, Cautions; Insert Applications - Vermont Castings LHERDV20 Owners Installation And Operating Manual

��his gas appliance should be installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with local building codes and with current C�A-B149.1
Installation codes for Gas Burning Appliances and ��quipment. FOR
�.�. Installations follow local codes and/or the current National
Fuel Gas Code AN�I Z3.1/NFPA 54.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all gas fittings and in-
stallation of this heater shall only be done by a licensed gas fitter
or licensed plumber.
FOR �AF�� IN���ALLA��ION AND OP��RA��ION OF YO�R
GA� FIR��PLAC�� PL��A��� NO���� ��H�� FOLLOWING:
1. ��his appliance gives off high temperatures and should be
located out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and
draperies.
. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of the
high surface temperatures of this appliance and should stay
away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3. ATTENTION : En raison de la température élevée de la
surface vitrée, les enfants doivent être supervisés en tout
temps quand ils sont dans la pièce où se trouve le foyer.
4. �nder no circumstances should this appliance be modified.
Parts removed for servicing should be replaced prior to operat-
ing this appliance again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified service person. A professional service person
should be contacted to inspect this appliance annually. Make it
a practice to have all of your gas appliances checked annually.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excess lint and
dust from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
6. Control compartments, burners and air passages in this ap-
pliance should be kept clean and free of dust and lint. Make
sure that the gas valve and pilot light are turned off before you
attempt to clean this unit.
7. ��he venting system (chimney) of this appliance should be
checked at least once a year and if needed your venting system
should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids.
��his appliance should not be used as a drying rack for clothing,
nor should Christmas stockings or decorations be hung in the
area of it.
9. �nder no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
10. Whether the zero clearance kit is installed directly on carpet-
ing, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood, this
heater must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the heater. ��he insert can not be
installed directly onto or into combustibles.
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Installation & Operating Instructions
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufacturer
before installing a television or other electronic device
FOR
above this fireplace.
LHECDV20 / LHERDV20
LHEDV30 / LHERDV30
ANSI Z 21.88b-2008 / CSA 2.33b-2008
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some
expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or
cool down cycle. �imilar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor
the first time it is burned. ��his is due to the curing of the paint
and any undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please ensure that your room is well ventilated - open
all windows.
It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at least ten
(10) hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been
installed, place fan in the "OFF" position during this time.
��his appliance may be installed in an aftermarket perma-
nently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes.
��his appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-
tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the �tate
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & �afety Code �ec. 549.6

Insert Applications

Before installing the gas fireplace insert, consideration must
be given to the functioning needs of the fireplace. ��he size
of the fireplace cavity (min. 5¹⁄₄"W x 17¹⁄x"H x 13¹⁄x" D (641 x
438 x 343 mm) for the LH��CDV0 and LH��RDV0, 8³⁄₄"W
x 1"H x 15¹⁄x"D (730 x 533 x 394 mm) for LH��CDV30 and
LH��RDV30), the design of the chimney for effective venting
should be determined. ��he availability of the gas supply as
well as electricity for the insert fan must be confirmed.
Your Direct Vent Insert unit is designed to be
vented vertically with a minimum height of
12' (4 m).
LHEDV Series Direct Vent Insert
Certified To
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