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installation

SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION

To determine the safest and most efcient
location for the replace, 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 replace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition-
ing ducts, windows or doors.
3. A lo cation tha t a voids the cu tting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on
page 5).

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*
Front of replace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 18" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearance see Mantels,
page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.
* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack re-quired air spaces with insulation or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for
straight ue or a ue 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 replace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of the
ue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).

FRAMING

1. Frame the opening for the replace using
the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If the replace is to be installed directly
on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or
any combustible material including wood
ooring, the replace must be installed
60.875"
65.7"
71.5"
76.375"*
31.625"
Secure Fireplace
To Hearth Spacer
Using Straps Provided
(Sides and Rear)
* With Hearth Spacer
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
107.3"
78.875"
Maintain 1 1/2"
Clearance at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
1 1/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
on a hearth spacer designed for use with
this replace (see Replacement and Ac-
cessory Parts, page 18).
3. Set the replace directly in front of this
opening and slide the unit back until the
nailing anges touch the side framing.
4. Check the level of the replace and shim
with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing replace 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 replace to protect against glowing
embers falling through. If the replace is
to be installed on a raised platform, a Z-
type ember protector (not supplied) must
be fabricated to t your required platform
height. The ember protector should extend
under the replace 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 replace
to the framing through anges located on
the sides of the replace.