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PENINSULA
MODEL VPN36
3-SIDED, WOODBURNING FIREBOX
®
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS BOOK FOR YOUR SAFETY
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you • Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam-
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any
contains information that will enable you to obtain other appliance.
replacement parts or optional accessory items when • Due to high temperatures, the appliance
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C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................... PG. 3 8. CHIMNEY PIPE INSTALLATION ............ PG .7 2. SELECTING LOCATION ......................... PG. 3 9. FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM ..... PG. 9 3. CLEARANCES ........................................ PG. 4 10. TERMINATIONS .....................................PG. 11 4. FRAMING ................................................ PG. 4 11. FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX ................. PG. 12 5. HEARTH EXTENSIONS ...............
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This firebox is intended for installation in accordance with the INTRODUCTION National Fire Protection Association Standard for Chimneys, Fire- Model VPN36 series is a woodburning firebox intended and ap- places, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces, NFPA 211, and in proved for installation in either residential homes or buildings of accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Code, the standard construction. Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Building Code. This wood burnin
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ALSO IN SELECTING A LOCATION, THE MANTEL CLEARANCES FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, and other combustible OBSERVED; materials, should not be placed within 9 inches of the effective opening of this firebox. 1. Do not connect this firebox to a chimney system other than a Vanguard chimney system. The effective opening is considered the opening where actual heat output may occur. 2. Install in an area providing ventilation and adequate combustion air. 1 Combustib
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1/2 TOP STUDS MUST 2 MIN. CLEARANCE MIN. TO CLEAR SPACERS FROM OUTER PIPE COMBUSTIBLES ON TOP OF UNIT TO COMBUSTIBLES 5 5 22 /8 22 /8 5 11 /16 7 39 /8 1 48 /2 MIN. Ø15 OUTER PIPE 1 21 /2 Figure 8 Figure 5 Proceed to secure firebox to prepared framing at nail- 1/2" (12.7mm) ing flanges located at the MIN. TO COMBUSTIBLES sides of the firebox as shown in Figure 9. NAILING FLANGES PREPARED 1/2 MIN. FRAMING OVERLAP 1/2 MIN. METAL SAFETY STRIPS NAILS OR (SUPPLIED) SCREWS Figure 6 Figure 9 HEARTH EXTE
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SECURE TO AIR INLET NONCOMBUSTIBLE COLLARS WITH EYEBROW HEARTH EXTENSION DUCT TAPE OR SCREWS AIR INLET LOCATION MUST ALLOW FOR BUSHES OR SNOW 64 MIN. 65 MIN. 20 16 MIN. MIN. Figure 10 VENTED CRAWL SPACE INSTALLATION NONCOMBUSTIBLE HEARTH EXTENSION CHECK WITH LOCAL AREA CODES PRIOR TO INSTALLING IN A VENTED CRAWL SPACE Figure 12 8" MAX WARNING: AIR INLET DUCTS MUST NOT TERMI- NATE IN ATTIC SPACE. "Z" TYPE 1 1 /2" TYP EMBER PROTECTOR Avoid installing outside air eyebrow in areas where inlet openin
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The gas pipe is intended for connection to an unvented gas log set or to a decorative gas appliance. SIDE FIREBRICK OUTSIDE OF FINISHED SIDE If you will install an unvented gas log set, ONLY UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE LOG SETS WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD FOR UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS, ANS/IAS/AGA GAS LINE Z21.11.2, ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE. CONDUIT REMOVE KNOCKOUT NOTE: An appropriate Vanguard hood must be installed when REMOVE using an unvented gas log set. INSULATION
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SCREW (TYP. OF 8) FIRESTOP 15" (381 mm) SPACER DIA. GALVANIZED OUTER PIPE HEMMED ATTIC SPACE ABOVE CEILING END 10" (254 mm) STAINLESS INNER PIPE LANCED SIDE UP EXISTING CEILING Figure 17 FRAME SUPPORT SECTIONS Figure 15 The chimney support section is a 4 strap, 12-inch length of pipe. A chimney support is required every 30 feet above the firebox after It is important to assure that the joint between the chimney sections a straight chimney run, or above a return elbow after a straight is fully lo
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To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12, 18, RETURN RETURN 36, or 48 inch lengths of double wall pipe (see Figure 20 and Rise ELBOW ELBOW and Offset Chart). 6' MAX 6' MAX CEILING SUPPORT PIPE OFFSET V12S-10DM OFFSET ELBOW 6' MAX ELBOW RETURN RETURN ELBOW ELBOW 6' MAX B 6' MAX 6' MAX OFFSET ELBOW TYPICAL OFFSET INSTALLATIONS A Figure 20 Figure 21 RISE AND OFFSETS FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM A B 48 36 18 12 10 FOOT RULE 3 3 4 /8 16 /8 All chimney termination must extend a m
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MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT VETL-10D VRTL-10D VRTL-10D The maximum height approved for any chimney run with this VSC-10 firebox system is 50 feet measured from bottom of firebox to flue FLASHING outlet-end of pipe. CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE Have your chimney system cleaned and inspected regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation. Refer to your Owner's MINIMUM Manual for further guidelines on maintenance and operation. HEIGHT VFS-10DM 15 FT. Using Figure 24 and the chart below, determine the opening t
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18" MIN. TYP. 30" MIN. 30" MIN. The terminations approved for this firebox are VRTL-10D which can FLASHING INSTALLATION be used for flashing or chase and VETL-10D for chase style termina- Determine the flashing to be used with the roof-opening chart. Slide tion only. Figure 27 shows an VRTL-10D round top termination. flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed area and flashing base. Secure STAINLESS in position by nailing through shing
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Use only heat resistant, noncombustible mortar or adhesive when FINISHING YOUR FIREBOX securing facing material to the front of the firebox. CABINET DOOR INSTALLATION When placing facing at the upper edge of the effective opening of the Brushed brass glass doors have been provided with this firebox. A set firebox, provide an "L" shaped piece of metal extending the full includes the front glass panel assembly. They come in different width of the opening. styles, check with your local distributor
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OPERATING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GLASS DOORS Only the cabinet type doors can be opened, the front glass panel assembly is stationary and must be installed with doors. When firebox is in operation, both sets of cabinet doors on each side of firebox, must be in the FULLY OPEN or FULLY CLOSED position only or a fire hazard may be created (see Figure 32). CABINET DOORS MUST EITHER BE FULLY OPEN (AS SHOWN) OR FULLY CLOSED WHEN FIREPLACE IS IN OPERATION SIDE PANEL IS OUTSIDE AIR STATI
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REPLACEMENT AND ACCESSORY PARTS Purchase replacement parts or accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International's Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the front cover of this manual. When calling DESA International, have ready • model number of your heater • the replacement part number NOTE: USE OF ANY OTHER GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY NOT TESTED WITH THIS FIREPLACE MAY CONSTITUTE A F
