INSTALLATION
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B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
Hearth
Combustible Material
5"
Min.
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
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 manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three rea- sons for operating your heater in the vented mode:
1.The fireplace does not meet the clearance to com- bustibles 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 25). 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 Height |
| Minimum Permanent |
|
| Flue Opening |
|
|
|
6' to 15' |
| 39 sq. inches |
15' to 30' |
| 29 sq. inches |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Area of Various Standard Round Flues | ||
Diameter | Area | |
5" |
| 20 sq. inches |
6" |
| 29 sq. inches |
7" |
| 39 sq. inches |
8" |
| 51 sq. inches |
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper | Damper Clamp |
|
Masonry Fireplace | Manufactured |
| Fireplace |
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not remove the dataplates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.
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.
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 insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and controls being damaged. Raise fireplace floor with noncombus- tible material. Make sure material is secure.
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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