Vermont Casting A232 - Manual (Page 3)

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This gas fireplace should be installed by a qualified installer in
accordance with local building codes and with current CAN /
CGA-B149 (. 1 or .2) Installation codes for Gas Burning Fireplaces
and Equipment.
FOR U.S.A Installations follow local codes and/or the current
National Fuel Gas Code. ANSI Z223.1.
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
YOUR FIREPLACE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. This fireplace gives off high temperatures and should
be located out of high traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies.
2. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
the high surface temperatures of this fireplace and
should stay away to avoid burns or ignition of clothing.
3. Children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room as your fireplace.
4. Under no circumstances should this fireplace be
modified. Parts removed for servicing should be re-
placed prior to operating this fireplace again.
5. Installation and any repairs to this fireplace should be
carried out by a qualified service person. A profes-
sional service person should be contacted to inspect
this fireplace annually. Make it a practice to have all of
your gas fireplaces 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 fireplace 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 fireplace.
7. The venting system(chimney) of this fireplace should
be checked at least once a year and if needed your
venting system should be cleaned.
8. Keep the area around your fireplace clear of combus-
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapour
and liquids. This fireplace should not be used as a
drying rack for clothing, nor should Christmas stock-
ings or decorations be hung in the area of it.
9. Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.)be used in this fireplace.
10. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
11. When the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting,
vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood,
the fireplace must be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
12. This fireplace requires adequate ventilation and
combustion air to operate properly.
13. This fireplace must not be connected to a chimney flue
serving a separate solid fuel burning fireplace.
Fig. 1
A
D
F
C
E
B
12" (305mm)
12" (305mm)
A) *Flat on wall corner B) *Room divider
C) Island D) Cross corner
E) Flat on wall
* A & B must maintain a 12" (305mm) clearance between the wall
and side glass of fireplace.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
Remove any plastic from trim parts before turning the fireplace
ON.
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. Similar noises are found with your furnace
heat exchanger or car engine.
It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odour
the first time it is burned. This 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 youf fireplace for a least six
(6) hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been
installed, place fan in the "OFF" position during this time.
LOCATING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Adequate clearances as listed below must be
maintained for servicing and proper operation.
BACK... ...................................... 1"
SIDES.. .................................... 12"
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR.. .......... 0"
TOP.... ...................................... 36"
CORNER ............ 0" to back edges
Flue Pipe Clearances - 6" Single Wall, 1"B" Vent.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A minimum 12 foot vent height is required
to effectively vent this fireplace.