Vanguard SBJ18VNA Owner's Manual - Installation
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INSTALLATION
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Valve Bracket
open. Installation instructions are included
with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue
opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent flue open-
ing will be maintained at all times.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter
Area
5"
6"
7"
8"
20 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
39 sq. inches
51 sq. inches
Chimney Height Minimum Permanent
Flue Opening
6' to 15'
15' to 30'
39 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORY BRACKET
If installing optional remote control accessory
you will need to install the remote accessory
bracket for the receiver.
Use screws provided to attach bracket to
valve bracket as shown in Figure 11.
Follow installation instructions included with
remote accessory.
Figure 11 - Attaching Remote Bracket to
Valve Bracket
Remote
Bracket
INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care is
needed. You must raise the fire-
place floor to allow access to heater
control panel. This will insure ad-
equate air flow and guard against
sooting. Raise fireplace floor with
noncombustible material. Make
sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater assembly by logs. This
could damage unit. Only handle
assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner
is level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (optional, see Accessories,
page 27)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings
(provided with heater) (if allowed by local
codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Note: Install optional HRC100 or HRC200 se-
ries Receiver and Hand-Held Remote Control
Kit (see Accessories, page 27) before install-
ing gas log heater. See installation instructions
included with the kit.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided). Con-
nect approved flexible gas hose to inlet
side of gas control (see Figure 12).
2. Position heater assembly in fireplace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
To Gas Supply, page 14.
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Control Valve
Gas Control Valve
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local
codes)