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20306748
MLDV Series Gas Fireplace
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Consult local building codes before beginning the
installation. The installer must make sure to select the
proper vent system for installation. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this
fi
replace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a quali
fi
ed installer/service person should install vent-
ing system. The installer must follow these safety rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on
rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and
ceilings.
The following actions will void the warranty on your venting
system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modi
fi
cation of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured
or approved by Vermont Castings Group.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instructions.
VENTING INSTALLATION
Read all instructions completely and
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life. Operation
of improperly installed and maintained
venting system could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life.
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ARNING
Failure to follow these instructions
will void the warranty.
NOTICE
OPTIONAL TOP VENT APPLICATION
The appliance is shipped as a rear vent unit. If the installa-
tion layout requires the unit to be a top vent con
fi
guration,
the appliance can be converted by following the steps
below.
When removing and re
fi
tting the plates and adapter, be
sure the associated gaskets are undamaged and re
fi
tted
as required.
1. Remove the eight (8) screws securing the
fl
ue pipe
adapter to the
fi
replace body.
Figure 7
2. Set the
fl
ue pipe adapter aside, complete with the
gasket. Do not damage the gaskets as the adapter and
gasket must be re
fi
tted.
Screws
Flue Pipe
Cover
Flue Pipe
Adapter
FP1991
Figure 7 -
Remove 16 screws from Flue Pipe Adapter and Flue Pipe
Cover
After conversion to top vent con
fi
guration,
the 5" (127 mm) flue pipe should be
concentric with the 8" (203 mm) outer collar
within 1/4".
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ARNING
3. Remove the eight (8) screws securing the
fl
ue pipe cover
to the top of the intake box and remove the cover and
gasket.
Figure 7
4. Remove six (6) screws securing the
fl
ue pipe to the
back of the intake box and remove the pipe and gasket.
Figure 8
5. Replace the
fl
ue pipe to top of
fi
rebox. Ensure the gasket
is in place and undamaged. Secure with six (6) screws.
Figure 9
6. Place the
fl
ue pipe cover and gasket removed in Step
3 over the
fl
ue opening in bottom of the intake box.
7. Re
fi
t the
fl
ue pipe adapter and gasket to the top of
fi
re-
place. Secure the adapter with six (6) screws removed
in Step 1.
This fireplace must be vented to the
outside. The venting system must NEVER
be attached to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas
appliance must use a separate vent system.
Do not use common vent systems.
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ARNING