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PRECAUTIONS
Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that the installer be a qualified or certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly accepted fireplace installation and safety tech- niques as well as prevailing local codes.
The most important areas of concern dealing with the installation of
INTRODUCTION
General Information
These fireplaces are conventional radiant heat fireplaces with standard bar grates, optional outside combustion air kits and optional deco- rative glass doors.
The "C" models are designed as heat circulating fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory fans.
Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” installations with nominal dimensions and are for design and framing reference only. Actual installations may vary due to indi- vidual design preferences. However, always maintain minimum clearances to combus- tible materials and do not violate any spe- cific installation requirements.
These fireplaces have been tested and listed by
These fireplaces have been tested for instal- lation in Canada to
These fireplace systems are designed for installation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Standard for chimneys, fire- places and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Mechanical Code and the Uniform Building Codes.
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
When complete these fireplace systems con- sists of four basic
1.The Fireplace
2.The Chimney and Termination
3.The Optional Glass Doors
4.The Optional Combustion Air Kits
5.Optional Cold Climate Kit (Mandatory in Canada).
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace may be placed on or near normal construction materials*. The combustion air kit, firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase flashings) may be placed directly on or against normal construction materials.* The chimney requires a minimum 2" air space clearance to combustibles. The fireplace outer wrapper requires a minimum 1" air space clearance to combustibles. A combustible mantle may be installed 12" above the opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211, Section
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
| Blower Kit |
| (Optional) |
Chimney and | Chimney and |
Termination | Termination |
Outside |
|
Combustion | Outside |
Air Kit | |
(Optional) | Combustion |
| Air Kit |
| (Optional) |
Radiant Model Shown | Circulating Model Shown |
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
The minimum installed height of the completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The maximum height is 60' 0".
The fireplace and chimney system must be enclosed when installed in or passing through a living area where combustibles or people may come in contact with it. This is important to prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.
For questions, please call your distributor or the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby walls (See pages 16, 17 and 18 ).
CHIMNEY SYSTEM
These fireplaces are designed and code listed for use with Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney System only. Always use Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney components with these fire- places. Do not modify or alter these compo- nents as this may cause a potential serious hazard and void the Warranty.
*Construction Materials: |
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• framing materials | • paneling |
• particle board | • flooring |
• dry wall | • etc. |
• plywood |
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