PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc- ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood burning appliances are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufacturer's in- structions.
The installation of a wood burning appliance must con- form to local codes and applicable state and federal requirements. Familiarity with these requirements be- fore installation is essential. Important considerations to discuss with local building officials include:
1.Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code, State or Regional Codes)
Electrical codes: The blower system has a flexible electrical cord that must be electrically grounded per local codes or per electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI / NFPA
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IN-
STRUCTIONS: THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A
2.Local amendments?
3.Is a permit required - cost?
(You may wish to contact your insurance company to ask if they require this).
4.Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
SMOKE DETECTORS
Since there are always several potential sources of fire in any home, we recommend installing smoke detec- tors. If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occa- sional false activation from the heat produced by the fireplace insert). If your local code requires a smoke detector be installed within the same room, you must follow the requirements of your local code. Check with your local building department for requirements in your area.
IMPORTANT – THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT AP- PROVED FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MANUFAC- TURED (MOBILE) HOME IN CANADA OR IN THE USA.
FLOOR PROTECTION
This appliance requires a heat resistant non- combustible approved fireplace hearth or hearth exten- sion. If the floor protection is to be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continu- ous
This protected area must extend a minimum of 18" (457
mm)to the front of the fuel door opening and 8" (203
mm)beyond both sides of the fuel door opening.
HEARTH PROTECTION
8" USA | 18" (457 mm) | 8" USA | |
USA AND CANADA | 9½" (241 mm) – | ||
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CHIMNEY INSPECTION
The existing fireplace should be inspected by a local fire marshal or qualified installer for adequate serviceability prior to installing this appliance.
Factory built fireplace (not approved in Canada): If any portion of the chimney system shows signs of structural or mechanical weaknesses, such as: cracks, leaky joints, corroded or warped surfaces. Look for obvious bulges in the lining, which may indi- cate the need to replace that section (use a bright flashlight. Any faulty portion must be repaired or re- placed prior to installing this appliance. Also, inspect the attic to see that the chimney has proper clearance to combustible framing members.
Masonry fireplace: The chimney should have no cracks, loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, or blockage. Any necessary repairs should be done by a qualified mason.
If the existing fireplace flue system is dirty or has some obstruction in it, clean it. A dirty chimney can cause your insert to smoke when refueling, and can result in a chimney fire. An oversized chimney may result in less than optimum performance. Installations into a large masonry chimney may require a liner to improve per- formance.
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