Preparing For Installation; Installation - Pleasant Hearth VL-WO18D Manual De Uso

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: If the area in which the log set may be operated does not meet the required volume
for indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code,
or applicable local codes.
Today's homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation,
and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and
caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating
months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will ensure
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will
ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect
chimney flue for damage.
NOTICE: Installation, service, and repair of this appliance must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, company or gas supplier experienced with this type of gas appliance. Only factory
authorized components listed in these instructions may be used in accordance with the manufac-
turer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Any modifica-
tions to this kit, or use of unauthorized components, or accessory items, will void the manufacturer's
warranty, and may result in a hazardous condition.
CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates con-
tain important warranty information.

INSTALLATION

CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install On/Off Safety Pilot
Valve Kit (see Accessories, page 18).
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve, one must be installed.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be drafting properly. To check the vent for proper
drafting, light a tightly rolled newspaper on one end and place it at the inside front edge of
the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be sure the vent is properly drawing it up the chimney.
If the smoke spills out into the room, extinguish the flame and remove any obstruction
until proper venting is achieved. The chimney flue must remain open a minimum of 3" at
all times during the operation of this log set. Any chimney damper must be fixed in a manner which
will maintain the minimum permanent vent opening at all times. It is highly recommended to install a
damper clamp (See next page) to prevent the damper from accidentally closing.
The minimum permanent free opening (in square inches) that must be provided by either the
fireplace chimney or chimney damper to vent the flue gases. The minimum vent area shall be
determined by the manufacturer in accordance with the venting specifications page 6, Fig. 1 for
each of the chimney heights indicated. (Per 1.15.7.; ANSI 1.14.1B)
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