INSTALLATION

1.Remove the knockout or cover plate from the top of the fireplace and discard it. See Figure 33.1.

2.Cut a 3 in. (76mm) hole in the insulation board as per the dimensions shown in Figure 33.1.

 

3-13/16 in.

 

 

 

 

(97mm)

 

 

 

3-1/8 in. (79mm)

 

 

 

 

C

Adapter

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

Mounting

 

 

 

 

Plate

 

 

 

 

Starter Pipe

 

 

Knockout

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.(76mm)

 

Cuta

in

board

 

ininsulation

 

Figure 33.1

 

 

 

 

3.Determine the necessary length of starter pipe from the following table and cut as required. See Figure 33.2.

4.The starter pipe is shipped flat. After cutting to the required length, manually roll the pipe together and snap lock into place. NOTE: It is important the pipe length be adhered to or it will affect the performance of your fireplace.

Run Length

Cut Pipe

20

- 40 ft (6-12m)

2 in. (51mm)*

 

*A minimum of 2 in. (51mm) pipe must be used to

 

cover the raw insulation to prevent it tfrom blow-

 

ing out through the Return Air Grille.

10

- 20 ft (3 - 6m)

8 in. (203mm)

3

- 10 ft (1 - 3m)

No cut needed**

**Use full 16 in. (406mm) as supplied

Figure 33.2

5.On the Mounting Plate, hand bend the tabs downward.

Slide the tabs over the outside of the starter pipe. Secure with 4 sheet metal screws included in fasteners package. Figure 33.3.

Figure 33.3

6.Slide the starter pipe into the fireplace, matching the holes in the plate to the holes in the fireplace.

7. Place the Adapter on the Mounting Plate lining up holes. Using the 4 sheet metal screws included in the kit, secure the Adapter and Mounting Plate into fireplace. After secur- ing to the fireplace, tape down the Adapter edges to the top of the fireplace with aluminum tape to prevent leakage.

8.Determine the location for the air register and fan housing assembly. Cut a 7-5/8 in. x 13-5/8 in. (143 x 346mm) hole between framing members (wall studs or floor joists). The brackets can be rotated 180° and mounted to the back side of the 2 x 4 if necessary. See Figure 34.2 on page 34.

NOTE: The fan and electrical connections must be accessible for servicing per local code requirements.

NOTE: If the fan housing is installed in a 2 x 4 wall, the front of the housing will protrude approximately 1/4 in. (6mm) from the finished wall. See Figure 34.1 on page 34.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Comply with all minimum clearances speci- fied.

•A minimum 1/2 in. (13mm) air clearance must be maintained at the back and 1 in. (25mm) to the sides of the fireplace assembly.

9.Attach enough 6 in. (152mm) B-Vent as required for your installation to the fan housing. A maximum of (4) 90° elbows is recommended. Securely twist lock the B-Vent to the Adapter.

Also screw the B-Vent to the outlet box on the fan housing. See Figure 34.2 on page 34. Support duct at intervals of no greater than 4 ft (1 m) as required by local code.

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NorthStar-GT, NorthStar-BK, NorthStar-NT specifications

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