Vanguard Heating 000 User Manual
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Install-
ing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fire-
place where impurities (such as,
but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may dis-
color walls or cause odors.
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Install-
ing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fire-
place where impurities (such as,
but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may dis-
color walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free fireplaces add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing
fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air
may cause mildew to form from too much mois-
ture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
6 through 8.
fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air
may cause mildew to form from too much mois-
ture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
6 through 8.
Note:
Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be
used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram-
ing material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface of your fireplace, except where
standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand-
off spacers are attached to your fireplace, these
spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
ing material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface of your fireplace, except where
standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand-
off spacers are attached to your fireplace, these
spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro-
pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you
bought heater for proper type heater.
pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you
bought heater for proper type heater.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
the items listed below.
• external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied
by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 30.
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 30.
Note:
If desired, purchase a four-sided trim kit for
built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.