6 Installation Preparation
Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built
A. Flue Damper
Fully lock the solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper in the open position, OR completely remove it.
E. Fireplace Conversion Notice
Permanently attach the label with the following warning to the inside lower back of the fireplace firebox into which the insert is being installed. Silicone may be required to properly secure the label.
B. Chimney
•Ensure chimney is constructed of
•Ensure chimney is clean and in good working order.
•Ensure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly to prevent air leakage into chimney.
C. Gas Line
Note: If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole provided, an access hole of 1 inch (25 mm) diameter or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship - like manner. This access hole must be plugged with
•Install gas line into firebox cavity.
•Check local codes and gas line sizing requirements following NFPA54. See Section 8.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
This fireplace has been converted for use with a gas fireplace insert only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been replaced, and the fireplace re- approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
Prior to installing the gas insert:
•Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected and cleaned by qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, or technicians under the direction of certi- fied professionals, conduct a minimum of a NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
•Replace component parts of the chimney and fireplace as specified by the professionals.
•Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured.
D. Hearth or Hearth Extension
WARNING
Fire Risk.
A hearth or hearth extension (if present) must comply with either of the following:
•The solid fuel burning fireplace manufacturer’s specification.
• Local building codes required by authority having jurisdiction.
• NFPA 211
F. Remote Control
The receiver for the remotes must be installed BETWEEN
the base pan of the insert and the firebox of the wood- burning fireplace (see photo below).
EXISTING SIDE
REFRACTORY
REMOTE
RECEIVER
UNIT
EXISTING BOTTOM OF
FIREPLACE
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