Before starting this type of installation

Installation

5.Mount the block-off plate using masonry screws in a masonry fireplace and sheet metal screws on a zero- clearance fireplace (screws need only be long enough to penetrate the first layer of metal).

6.Insulate the block-off plate using high - temperature fiberglass insulation and furnace cement.

Damper must be removed

Zero-clearance (metal) firebox

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT modify any part of the ZC fireplace

Mantel

Stainless steel chimney connector must extend 12" (305mm) past the block-off plate.

Block-off plate or damper adaptor.

Surround Panel

USA 16” (406 mm)

CND 18” (450 mm)

Figure 19: Insert Install into a Zero-Clearance Fireplace.

Damper removed or fastened open

Mantel

The stainless steel

chimney connector must

extend 12" (305mm) past the block-off plate.

Block-off plate or damper adaptor.

Surround Panel

USA 16” (406 mm)

CND 18” (450 mm)

Masonry Fireplace

Figure 20: Masonry Fireplace Direct Connection Insert Install.

7.After installing the unit into place and the pipe through the block-off plate, use high - temperature fiberglass insulation and furnace cement to seal any gaps between the pipe and block- off plate (allow the cement to dry for at least 24 hours before burning).

Before starting this type of installation

refer to INSTALLATION - MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION - INSERT for additional

information. For clearances refer to

SPECIFICATIONS - CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

- 1200-V INSERT and SPECIFICATIONS -

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - 1700-V INSERT.

See Figure 19 and 20 for examples of a masonry fireplace and a zero-clearance fireplace with a direct connection