Owner`s manual

27061-2-0711Page 6
Premium Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in inches)
"A" "B" "C"
Model Framing Height Framing Width Framing Depth
VFP32FB 41 1/2" 35" 21"
VFP36FB 41 1/2" 40" 21"
VFP42FB 41 1/2" 44" 21"
Attention:Add3-3/4"to"A"Dimensionwhenusingushmantelbase.
Framing dimension A includes a three inch clearance for standoffs on re-
box.
Any vent-free Gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved ANSI
Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.”
Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set
andtherequirementsofthisrebox.
Checkallttingsforleaksbeforelightingthegaslogset.
In planning the installation for the firebox, it is necessary to
determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional
accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned
at this time.
A gas shut off must be in this line.
Thereboxcanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:
1. Aathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.
2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.
3. Recessedintotheoorasillustratedby Figure 4(ushface),
and Figure 5 (louvered models).
4. Supportedunderall(4)cornersofthereboxsothatcontact
is made on all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit
(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks).
Ifthereboxisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,tileorothercombustible
materialotherthanwoodooring,itshouldbeinstalledonametal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the unit.
At this point, you should have decided what components to include
inyourinstallation,andwherethereboxistobelocated.Ifthis
has not been done, stop and consult your dealer for assistance
with this planning.
Planning Your Installation
Please note that the optional BVA1 Fresh Air kit available for use
with the Vent Free Firebox must be installed at the time of the initial
installation. Refer to pages 10, 11 and 12 for detailed instructions
for the air kit.
Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit, Trim kits, Mantles, Full
Cabinet Mantels, plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and Door
accessorykitsmaybeinstalledafterthereboxissecuredtothe
framed opening.
Refer to the instructions provided with each of the optional accessory
kits for proper installation and operation.
Firebox Framing
Fireboxframingcanbebuiltbeforeorafterthereboxissetinplace.
Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and
reboxfacingmaterial.Thereboxframingshouldbeconstructed
of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The framing headers may rest on the
topofthereboxstandoffs.RefertoFigures 6 and 7forrebox
framing dimensions.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
TO FIREBOX OPENING
FLUSH
FACE
MODELS
LOUVERED
FIREBOX
MODELS
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS