INSTALLATION
4) Note: The unit does not | |
have to be completely | |
enclosed in a chase. The | |
clearance on top of the | |
unit is 0" to the standoffs | |
so combustible building | |
materials can be laid | |
directly on top of the | |
standoffs. You | must |
maintain clearance from | |
the vent to combustible | |
materials for | both |
rigid and flex, see the | |
"Clearances" section. |
Combustible | Material |
Material | |
Non |
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2"
Header |
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| 11” dia. hole |
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| through wall |
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| for Flex |
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| or for DuraVent | |
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| C |
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| L |
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4" |
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Facing Over 1" (25mm) Thick
If the facing material is over 1" (25mm) thick (example: brick or river rock), install the facing around the perimeter of the face. You may wish to make a face template as shown on the diagram.
FPI offers a cover plate template. See the "Optional Cover Plate Template" section.
Gas connection
on this side
Note:
The HeatWave Duct Kit has different clearance and framing requirements, check the HeatWave manual for details.
NOTE: If using a brick hearth, the fi replace will need to be raised to accommodate the brick thickness. Example: If the brick is 2" thick, the unit must be raised 1".
FACING REQUIREMENT
This fi replace requires a
The fl anges on the front face of the fi replace are for a facing thickness of 1" (25mm).
Please note thatall vertical measurements are taken from the base of the unit excludingrisersorbottom
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS
Floor Mounted Fireplaces
Raised Fireplaces
No hearth is required when the unit is raised 3" (76mm) off of the floor surface
| You | must | take | |
| into | account the | ||
| depth of the fl oor | |||
| covering (carpet, | |||
| tile, | linoleum, | etc.) | |
Fireplace | when determining | |||
the | height of the | |||
Stand |
fi replace stand.
Excalibur® | 9 |