IHP GAB Series User manual

26" EXTRUDED LOUVER KITS
P/N 111544-01
Rev. C, 04/2017
HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
GAB AND GAP SERIES EXTRUDED LOUVER KITS
[FOR USE WITH MODELS VCM3026 AND GAMMA26]
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KIT CONTENTS
2 ea. Louvers
1 ea. Instruction Sheet
Check to see that new louvers in your kit are the same length as
old louvers on your heater and the desired color. If not, return kit to
dealer and exchange for the correct kit.
Cat. No. Model Description
F1818 GAB9092 26" Extruded Louvers, Black
F1819 GAP9092 26" Extruded Louvers, Platinum
REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Phillips Screwdriver
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extruded louvers are available in black or platinum finishes.
READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION
THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OFF AND COLD BEFORE BEGINNING.
ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE
APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
If you encounter any problems, need clarification of these instructions
or are not qualified to properly install this kit, contact you local
distributor or dealer.
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer or
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Top Louver
1. Remove four screws from top louver using a Phillips screw-
driver (see Figure 1).
2. With rungs pointing down, install new louver using 4 screws
removed in step one. Tighten all screws securely.
Bottom Louver
1. Lower bottom louver door.
2. There are two screws on each end of louver door that hold
hinges in place. Remove two screws from right end of louver
door only (see Figure 2). The louver door should easily pull
free of cabinet. Do not remove second hinge or screws at this
time.
IMPORTANT: Hinges are not interchangeable. The left hinge
must stay on the left side and right hinge must stay on the right
side.
Figure 1 - Removing Top Louver
Top Louver
Screws
NOTE: Screws are numbered by order of installation. See Figure 4.
3. Attach hinge to right end of new louver beginning with screw
#1 (see Figure 4). Start screw #2 into hinge, then tighten both
screws.
Figure 3 - Left and Right
Hinges
Figure 2 - Removing Screws
from Hinge
Bottom
Louver
Screws
Hinge
Installation
Hole
Right
Hinge Screw
Hole #2
Screw
Hole #1
1. Insert hinge already secured to new louver into hinge installa-
tion hole on right side of cabinet where originally positioned.
See Figure 3.
2. Remove second hinge from old louver.
3. Insert second hinge into hinge installation hole on left side of
cabinet where originally positioned. Start screw #3 into louver
and hole on hinge (see Figure 4, Page 2). Insert screw #4 then
tighten both screws.
4. Close louver door.
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Hinge
Installation Hole
Screw and
Hole #3
Screw
Hole #4
Figure 4 - Installing Hinges
Printed in U.S.A. © 2003 Innovative Hearth Products
P/N 111544-01 Rev. C 04/2017
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tions, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor
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