VENTING AND INSTALLATION
1.Before beginning, remove glass door and log package from unit. Also check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas, venting and elec- trical route. It is best to start with the gas line first, followed by the chimney liner and electrical supply requirements.
2.Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in Figure 2 of this installation manual. The firebrick (refrac- tory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory built fireplace in order to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing the gas fireplace insert.
3.This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible ma- terial on the floor may be installed up to the insert. Do not obstruct the lower louver of the insert. The original fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
4.The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed to facilitate the installation of the insert. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL UNDER THE INSERT IS 1/4”. YOU MUST USE THE LEVELING LEGS TO RAISE THE INSERT A MINIMUM OF 1/4” IF THE INSERT IS TO SIT ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The side walls and top structure of the firebox may not be altered with the exception of removable baffles and dampers. Smoke shields, shelves and baffles may be removed if attached with me- chanical fasteners. The original fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5.Combustible facing material may be installed over the original combustible facing material on the solid fuel fire- place. The original specified clearances of a
6.The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas insert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grills on the solid fuel fireplace it is installed into. If the surround does not cover the entire ventilation grill surface, the exposed grill area should be left open.
NOTE: Surround panel kits have been tested and approved to cover existing air circulation vents or grills.
NOTE: Cutting of sheet metal parts of a fireplace in order to install the fireplace insert is prohibited.
WARNING: Only the surround as supplied may be used to cover integral grills on the solid
7.To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/CGA
Note: The following statement is also provided on a separate label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation of the fireplace insert, the installer must mechanically secure this warning plate to the inside of the fireplace for future reference as required.
WARNING: The solid fuel fireplace has been converted for use with gas only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original parts have been replaced and the fireplace has been reapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.
8.The solid fuel fireplaces’ flue damper must be fully locked in the open position or removed for installation of the gas fireplace insert.
9.The fireplace and fireplace chimney must be cleaned and in good working order and constructed of noncombustible ma- terials.
10.Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air can- not leak into the chimney.
11.Install the insert without the surround panels attached and make all gas, venting, and electrical connections.
If the factory built fireplace does not have gas access holes provided, an access hole of 1 1/2” diameter (37.5mm) 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 a
12.To complete the installation, install surround panel assembly. Please refer to instructions included with the surround panel kit.
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of decorative trim once installed on insert.
INSTALLING THE VENT SYSTEM
Vent System Installation Precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a proper vent installation is completed. Consult your local Building Codes before beginning the Installation.
WARNING: THIS GAS INSERTAND VENTASSEMBLY MUST BE VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER BE ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE MUST USE A SEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON VENT SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.
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