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T H E
C H A R L E S T O N
S E R I E S
Vent Free Universal Firebox
model numbers VFBC32 VFBC36 VFBC42
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
Carefully review the instructions supplied
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED
with decorative type unvented room heater
GAS-FIRED UNVENTED
for the minimum fireplace size requirements
DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS
NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE
THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR
THE INSTALLATION
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
Consumer:
result causing property damage, personal
Retain this manual for future reference.
injury or loss of life
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- Page 1 T H E C H A R L E S T O N S E R I E S Vent Free Universal Firebox model numbers VFBC32 VFBC36 VFBC42 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual Carefully review the instructions supplied FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This book contains your installation instructions and should be kept in a safe place. For you to realize all the advantages and use of the reliable service that has been engineered into your Sure Heat Manufacturing fireplace, you must carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this book regarding installation and operation of the fireplace. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information IMPORTANT Candles, incense oil lamps, etc. produce combustion byproducts including soot. Vent-free appliances will Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to not filter or clean soot produced these types of products. In operate a vent-free gas heater in this firebox. addition, the smoke and/or aromatics (scents) may be reburnt in the vent-free appliance which can produce odors. -
Page 4: Product Features
Product Features Do not attempt to burn solid wood fuels, vented gas log sets, or any other combustible in this unvented firebox. Also, do not install a vent-free gas log set in this firebox if the minimum clearance and height requirements of the log set are too large for the firebox. You have purchased a vent-free firebox. -
Page 5: Hearth Dimensions
Fig. 1: Firebox Internal Dimensions Hearth Dimensions Front Width Back Width Hearth MODEL (Brick to Brick) (Back to Brick) Depth 26" 16" 17" VFBC32 (660 mm) (406 mm) (432mm) 30" 20" 17" VFBC36 (762 mm) (507 mm) (432mm) 36" 26" 17"... -
Page 6: Fireplace Framing Dimensions
Framing Specifications Fig. 2 VFBC 32 VFBC 36 VFBC 42 33.75" 37.75" 43.75" 24" 24" 24" 37.25" 41.25" 47.25" 8.5" 8.5" 8.75" 38.25" 38.25" 38.25" 40.25" 40.25" 40.25" 11" 11" 11" 20" 20" 20" 10.5" 10.5" 10.5" 20" 24" 30" 21.125"... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Installation and Instructions Locating the Fireplace supply propane/L.P.G. from the tank must be internally tinned. Figure 3 shows some of the many ways your NOTE: When connecting propane/L.P.G. vent-free fireplace may be installed. Consider the traffic pattern room heaters, you must use pipe sealant resistant to in your room and the location of doors and windows. -
Page 8: Drafts
Installation and Instructions Drafts b) A heat reducing mantel guard is shipped with the fireplace. Use of this mantel guard is Do not locate the fireplace in high traffic areas or required in order to reduce mantel heights as areas exposed to high drafts and winds. Locate the shown in figure 5. -
Page 9: Installing The Firebox
Installation and Instructions Installing the Firebox To install the required mantel guard you will need a flathead screwdriver. The mantel guard has seven holes along the top edge. Loosen seven screws in the Installation must conform with local upper channel (top front edge) of the firebox. Line up codes, or in the absence of local codes, slots in mantel guard with holes in the upper channel with the National Fuel Gas Code,... - Page 10 Installation and Instructions Step 4: Secure the Firebox Step 6: Optional Procedure for Cold Climate Installations Four (4) nailing flanges are supplied with the fireplace to level the box and secure firmly in The insulation and sealing of the enclosure around place;...
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Page 11: Finishing The Fireplace
Installation and Instructions Finishing the Fireplace Hearth Extension There are a wide variety of finishing materials An optional hearth extension may be used, but is available for your fireplace from formal wall treatments not required for these fireboxes. with marble and mantles to rustic wood paneling, stone A raised hearth extension may be used as shown or brick. - Page 12 Installation and Instructions Installation Instructions Determine the location of the fireplace as So f f i t Te r m i n a t i o n Soffit Termination described in the fireplace installation manual. Then plan the location of the duct termination and the route of the duct run between the fireplace and the duct termination.
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Page 13: Blower Installation
Installation and Instructions Electrical Junction Box Junction Box Wiring Wiring should be connected at a customer 1. Remove (2) J-box retaining screws. (See Fig. 14) provided junction box, outside the firebox. 2. Remove J-Box Assembly from Fireplace Electrical Services (See Fig. 15) If an electrical supply of 120V is being roughed in 3. -
Page 14: Servicing
22422001 Outside Air Kit 20005001 20005001 20005001 Contact Sure Heat Manufacturing for questions Servicing concerning prices and policies covering replacement Repair and replacement work should only be done parts. Parts may be ordered through your Sureheat by a qualified service person. -
Page 15: Replacement Parts
This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of the merchantability of fitness for the purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Sure Heat Mfg. Co. does not assume for it any otter obligations or liabilities in connection with the sale or use of the appliance.
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