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Installing, Continued, Built-in fireplace installation – Vanguard Heating VMH10TN User Manual

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INSTALLING

Continued

36 5/8"

25 7/8"

51 3/4"

26 7/8"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). There

are three options for connecting blower to electrical source.

Option one:

Install fireplace near an electrical outlet. See Blower

Instructions for power cord length.

Option two:

Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded,

three-prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet
inside the framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.

Option three:

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.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.
The height is 26

1

/

8

" which is the same as the wall opening above.

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough

opening.

26 7/8"

26 7/8"

3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum

10 1/2"

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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
fireplace approximately

1

/

2

inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If

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.

Note:

Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.

Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,
sides, or top of your fireplace.

Height

Front Width

Depth

Bottom

Actual Framing

Actual

Framing

Actual

Framing

Actual

Framing

26"

27

7

/

8

"

26

3

/

4

"

26

7

/

8

"

9

1

/

2

"

10

1

/

2

"

3

/

4

"

3

/

4

"