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•If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible ma- terial other than wood, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. See Figure 3, page 5.
•Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the back, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spac- ers are integrally attached. If standoff spac- ers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material. See framing details on page 7.
•If you plan on installing a television or entertainment center recessed above your fireplace, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver opening.
•When locating termination cap, it is impor- tant to observe the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7, page 8.
•If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by positioning your fireplace against an already existing framing member.
•Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.
•You may paint the termination cap with 450º F (232º C)
•There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the termination cap.
•Do not locate termination cap where exces- sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to clear vent termination area after snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers, do not direct snow towards vent termination area.
•For horizontal installations above 2,000 feet, it is recommended that a 12" extension pipe be added before starter elbow and a round horizontal termination be used (see
High Altitude Installation, page 17).
Clearances
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides | 0" |
Perpendicular walls | 6" |
Floor | 0" |
Ceiling to louver opening | 42" |
Front | 36" |
Top of Standoffs | 0" |
Vent | (See venting instructions |
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Combustible material with a maximum thickness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front of fireplace.
*For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack with insulation or other materials. 0" clear- ance to combustible materials are for framing purpose only.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this fireplace along with your primary heating sys- tem. Do not install this fireplace as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using fireplace. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this fireplace as a heat source.
Framing and finishing
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace. Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see Accessories on page 42. If you are using a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can install noncombustible mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may dis- color!
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