INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION STEPS
1.Remove all ashes from the fireplace.
2.Remove all materials inside the insert and set them aside.
3.Remove the
4.Use a large piece of cardboard or other protective material and place it in front of the fireplace to protect floor or carpet during installation.
5.Remove the insert from its wood pallet by removing the screws.
6.Prepare chimney connection system as specified for ma- sonry or factory built fireplaces.
7.Set the insert on the protective cardboard laid out in front of the fireplace centered in front of the fireplace opening.
8.(Masonry Fireplace) Slide insert into the fireplace far enough to attach the starter pipe or positive flue connection (a minimum of a 6" starter pipe extending past the header is required). See * note.
9.(Factory Built Fireplace) Slide insert into the fireplace far enough to attach connector to flue outlet. See * note.
10.Offsets can be handled using an offset adapter (it aligns starter pipe with flue. See Offset Adapter, page 25 for or- dering information). Do not push insert in completely until surround assembly is installed. Care should be used to ensure that this adjustable connector is oriented so it does not angle downhill when positioned on the flue outlet on top of insert.
11.If the floor of the fireplace is lower than the hearth, turn the adjusting bolts secured with 2 nuts (not in-
cluded with the hardware) located at the sides of the insert clockwise until insert is level. The leveling bolts should be 3/8" in diameter and about three inches in length.
12.Reaching over the top of the insert, install the starter pipe in the stove flue, or attach the positive flue connection to the insert. See * Note.
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