Installation
selecting Fireplace location
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1.The location must allow for proper clear- ances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2.Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air condition- ing ducts, windows or doors.
3.A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make installation easier.
4.An outside air kit is available with this fireplace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on page 5).
Minimum clearance to combustibles
Back and sides of fireplace | 1 1/2" min.* |
Front of fireplace | 48" min. |
Floor** | 0" min. |
Perpendicular wall to opening | 18" min. |
Top spacers | 0" min. |
Mantel clearance | see Mantels, |
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Chimney outer pipe surface | 2" min. |
*Not required at nailing flanges ** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections and the height of the termination assembly at the level of the flue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).
Framing
1.Frame the opening for the fireplace using the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2.If the fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any combustible material including wood flooring, the fireplace must be installed
on a hearth spacer designed for use with this fireplace (see Replacement and Accessory Parts, page 18).
3.Set the fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide the unit back until the nailing flanges touch the side framing.
4.Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary.
5.Before securing fireplace to prepared fram- ing, the ember protector (provided) must be placed between the hearth extension (not supplied) and under the bottom front edge of the fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling through. If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform, a Z- type ember protector (not supplied) must be fabricated to fit your required platform height. The ember protector should extend under the fireplace a minimum of 1 1/2". The ember protector should be made of galva- nized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum to prevent corrosion.
6.Using screws or nails, secure the fireplace to the framing through flanges located on the sides of the fireplace.
| 71.5" | ||
| 65.7" | 76.375"* | |
60.875" |
| 31.625" | |
Secure Fireplace | |||
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* With Hearth Spacer | To Hearth Spacer | ||
| Using Straps Provided | ||
(Sides and Rear)
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
Maintain 1 1/2"
Clearance at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
1 1/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
107.3"
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
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