Sure Heat VMO Vented - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- 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 material on or near the appliance.
- Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
- Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance.
- Please retain this manual for future reference.
- The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
- This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel fireplace with a working flue and constructed of
non-combustible material.
- Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician.
- The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service technician. More frequent
cleaning may be necessary due to excessive dust or carpet lint. It is important that the circulating air passageways
be kept clean.
- Keep appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
FIREPLACE SIZING GUIDE:
Opening Front Rear Fireplace Chimney
Set Size Height Width Width Depth Opening
24” 18” 28” 20” 15” 50 sq. in.
The minimum opening that must be provided by the fireplace chimney to vent the unit properly is show above in the sizing
chart.
It is necessary to provide adequate combustion and ventilation air. Air for combustion and ventilation must not be obstruct-
ed. Provide adequate clearance around air opening in the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for
servicing and proper operation.
NEVER obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
WARNING: Any safety guard remove for servicing and appliance must be replaced before operating the appliance.
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Unpack the appliance carefully and inspect for missing parts or damages that may have occurred during shipping. If any
part of the appliance is missing or damaged, please notify Sure Heat Manufacturing at (800) 229-5647.
Fireplace Preparation
The fireplace needs to be properly prepared before installing this fireplace unit.
1. Turn off gas supply to the fireplace.
2. Clean chimney and fireplace floor of any combustible material to limit the smell from the system.
Gas Piping and Gas Pressure Requirements
PREPARATION
• Check the type of gas that is supplied to your fireplace. Only install the unit that is equipped to operate on the gas
that is supplied to your fireplace.
• All gas piping must be installed to comply with local and national fuel gas codes.
• Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be resistant to the action of L.P. gas.
• Before installing the unit, it is necessary to close the main gas valve at the gas meter or L.P. tank. Ensure that there
is proper ventilation in the area in which system is operating.
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