CGCFTP
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circu- late the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes.
Note: If desired, purchase a
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances shown in Fig- ures 7 and 8. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the op-
CEILING
36" Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left | Right |
Side | Side |
0" Minimum To
Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile
Or Other
FLOORCombustible
Material
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
CEILING
Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installations.
tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, pages 26 and 27).
Top Of
36"
Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached.Ifstandoffspacersareattachedtoyour fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.
WARNING: Never install the fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom | |
• | in a recreational vehicle |
• | where curtains, furniture, |
| clothing, or other flammable |
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Minimum
Right
Side
Use the dimensions shown for rough open- ings to create the easiest installation (see
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•ground joint union
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*A CSA
objects are less than 36 inches |
from the front, top, or sides of |
the fireplace |
• as a fireplace insert |
• in high traffic areas |
• in windy or drafty areas |
CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fire- place where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning flu- ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.
Left
Side
0" Minimum To
Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile
Or Other
Combustible
Material
Figure 8 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel
Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible mate- rial, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace
CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage
•fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.
•locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
•in coldest part of room
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