Desa Vanguard VMH10TP Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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12103669INSTALLINGContinued36 5/8"25 7/8"51 3/4"26 7/8"Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Thereare three options for connecting blower to electrical source.Option one: Install fireplace near an electrical outlet. See blower instruc-tions 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 theframed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.Option three: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical sourceat junction box inside fireplace.If using option one, have electrical outlet installed at this time. If using optiontwo, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 7.3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approvedflexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. Theflexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 5.5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace insidewall opening.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" OffThe FloorMinimum10 1/2"Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in WallBUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONBuilt-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-inenclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kitaccessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides offireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. Ifinstalling a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shownin 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 BottomActual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing Actual Framing26" 26 7 /8" 26 3/4 " 26 7 /8" 9 1 /2 " 10 1 /2" 3/4 " 3 /4"