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VENTING AND INSTALLATION
1.Heat
2.Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in Figure 1 of this instal- lation manual. The firebrick (refactory) can be removed from a factory built fireplace in order to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements.
3.To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/CGA
!WARNING
THE SOLID FUEL FIREPLACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH GAS ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE FIREPLACE HAS BEEN REAPPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
4.The solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper must be fully locked in the open position or removed for installation.
5.The chimney must be cleaned and in good working order and constructed of noncombustible materials.
6.Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air cannot leak into the chimney.
7.Install the insert without the trim surround and make all gas, venting, and electrical connections.
!WARNING
Under no circumstances cutting of sheet metal surfaces are al- lowed for installation.
If the factory built fireplace has no gas access holes provided, an
!access hole of 1” diameter (25mm) or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the combustion chamber in a proper workmanship like manner.
8.Install decorative trim surround. Please refer to instructions included with the trim surround.
!Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of decora- tive trim once installed on insert.
