ASSEMBLY STEPS

Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however, and might require a different sequence.

1.Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing.

2.(Outdoor Installations) Waterproof the fireplace. See Waterproofing The Fireplace on Page 6.

3.Install the chimney system.

4.Install an outside air cover or an airgate kit, if fireplace is being installed indoors (optional accessory, see Page 23 for ordering infor- mation). The Airgate kit is required on all

INDOOR installations when an outside air kit is installed. The Airgate Kit is NOT ap- proved for use on outdoor installations.

5.Install outside air kit (provided). This kit is required on ALL outdoor installations (optional for indoor installations).

6.Plumb gas line if a decorative gas appliance will be used. (Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced, licensed/ certified tradesman).

7.Complete the installation, finish wall mate- rial, surround and hearth extension to your individual taste.

8.Assemble and attach optional glass door assembly.

Study the illustration of the installation, Figures 1 & 2, to get a general idea of each element of your fireplace system.

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on car- peting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It may, however,beplacedonflatwood,plywood,particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support (and for indoor installation ensure that no cold air can enter the room from under the fireplace).

The fireplace may be positioned and then the framing built around it, or the framing may be constructed and the fireplace positioned into the opening.

Usually, no special floor support is needed for the fireplace, however, to be certain:

1.Estimate the total weight of the fireplace system including chimney and surround materials such as brick, stone, etc., to be installed. Shipping weight for the fireplace may be found on Page 9 (see Product Reference Information).

2.Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the system, surrounds and hearth extensions.

3.Note the floor construction, i.e. 2 x 6’s, 2 x 8’s or 2 x 10’s, single or double joists, type and thickness of floor boards.

4.Use this information and consult your local

building code to determine if you need ad-

6ditional support.

If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth extension, build the platform assembly then position fireplace and hearth extension on top. Secure the platform to the floor to prevent possible shifting.

WATERPROOFING THE FIREPLACE

Outdoor Installations

Although the fireplace is designed to drain to the front most of the water from rain and other sources that may enter the hearth area, condensation and unusual conditions may cause water to collect inside the fireplace bottom.

To prevent water collection, the builder must provide a means to drain water from under the fireplace by building or installing a water collector of the builder's choice before positioning the fireplace on its location.

INDOOR INSTALLATIONS ONLY

Outside Air Cover

If the optional outside air kit is not required in an indoor installlation, you must install the outside air cover to close the opening for the

WARNING

IndoorInstallations-Iftheoptional outside air kit is not required, the outsideaircovermustbeinstalled for safe fireplace operation.

AVERTISSEMENT

Installations d’intérieur - si le kit extérieur facultatif d’air n’est pas exigé, la couverture extérieure d’air est exigent pour l’opération sûre de cheminée.

The Outside Air Cover is included in the Installation Instrctuions package provided with this fireplace. Follow the steps below:

a. Remove the Outside air collar located on the side of the fireplace. Do not discrd the screws (see Figure 8, Photos A & B).

b.With the screws previously removed, install the cover provided with the installation instructions kit (see Figure 8, Photo C).

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Outside Air Collar

Right Side Outside Panel on Fireplace

Four (4) Screws

A

Right Outside

Panel on

Fireplace

Outside air collar Removed

B

Outside Air Cover Installed

Right Side Outside Panel on Fireplace

Required on indoor installations if

C

an outside air kit is NOT installed.

Viewed from right side of fireplace

Figure 8

Outside Air Kit Gate Installation (optional kit) Indoor Installations Only

TheinstallationoftheAirGate(shutter)isrequired on all indoor installations to prevent cold air infiltration when an outside air kit, OAK-OD (duct

&hood), is installed. The Outside Air Kit Gate, OAKG-OD (air gate & arm), must be purchased and installed before the fireplace is installed.

1. Remove the Outside Air Collar located on the right hand side of the fireplace (retain the screws). See Figure 8, Photos A & B.

2.Install the Outside Air Kit Gate (OAKG- OD) per the instructions in the kit and the following instructions using the screws provided.

a. Assemble the Air Gate Arm to the Air Gate as shown in Figure 9.

b. Take the Air Gate Assembly and feed the arm through the round opening (see Figure 10 ) and then through the side frame opening in the front as shown in Figure 11.