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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a
If your heater is a
1.The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for
2.State or local codes do not permit
3.You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 31). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.
Chimney | Minimum Permanent | |
Height (ft.) | Flue Opening (sq. ins.) | |
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6' to 15' |
| 39 sq. inches |
15' to 30' |
| 29 sq. inches |
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Area of Various Standard Round Flues | ||
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Diameter (ins.) | Area (sq. ins.) | |
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5" |
| 20 sq. inches |
6" |
| 29 sq. inches |
7" |
| 39 sq. inches |
8" |
| 51 sq. inches |
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Damper |
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Damper |
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Clamp |
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Damper | Damper |
Masonry Fireplace | Manufactured |
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Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp | |
INSTALLING HEATER BASE | |
ASSEMBLY |
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CAUTION: Do not remove the | |
dataplatesattachedtotheheater | |
base assembly. The data plates | |
contain important warranty and | |
safety information. | |
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WARNING: You must secure | |
this heater to fireplace floor. If | |
not, heater will move when you | |
adjust controls. Moving heater | |
may cause a gas leak. | |
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WARNING: If installing in a | |
sunken fireplace, special care | |
is needed. You must raise the | |
fireplace floor to allow access to | |
heater control panel. This will in- | |
sure adequate air flow and guard | |
against sooting and controls be- | |
ingdamaged.Raisefireplacefloor | |
with noncombustible material. | |
Make sure material is secure. | |
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CAUTION: Do not pick up | |
heater base assembly by the | |
burner. This | could damage |
heater. Only handle base as- | |
sembly by grates. | |
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