Insert
Install the two 3” (76mm) long bolts (with the head up) through the nuts attached to the insert on the lower rear corner of each side. This will allow you to level the insert when placed into the fireplace. Measure from the front of the top surround mount to the center of the flue. Determine if there is an alignment problem in connecting a liner from the chimney to the insert’s flue. If there is an alignment problem, connection can be made using a short piece of stainless flex or a stainless steel offset box (available from your dealer). Before installing the liner, make any attach- ment brackets or drill any holes in the liner, offset box, or insert. Once installed, it may be difficult or impossible to drill additional holes.
Chimney Liner Installation
Remove the existing chimney cap and install a stainless steel liner into the chimney (if a special section has been used or drilled to attach to the insert, it must be the bottom piece). The next piece should be a dripless slip joint; followed by the rest of the chimney liner. Fasten the chimney at the top when it is positioned so that the slip joint will allow the lowest piece to slide up enough to clear the insert during installa- tion. Insulate the top four to six feet between the liner and the chimney to prevent heat loss. Install the cap and flash if necessary to prevent water or creosote from entering the chimney’s venting system.
From inside the fireplace firebox, attach any adapters or flue offsets and slide the liner up as far as anecessary for the bottom piece to clear the insert during installation.
Installing the Insert
Place the insert into the firplace, making sure to center it side to side. Slide the insert in until the surround mounts are approximately 1/2” (13mm) from the face of the fireplace where the surround panels cover.
Lower the chimney and make attachment to the insert. Level the stove by using a 3/4” socket and a long extension and adjusting the bolts on either side of the insert.
Install the side surround panels with the screws supplied. Push the insert in until there is approximately a 1/4” (6mm) gap between the back of the surround panels and the face of the fireplace. Before installing the top surround panel, make sure all connections are tight and that no part of the insert or chimney is touching the firebox or chimney in the fireplace. There must be a minimum of 1” (25mm) clearance between the stove and the zero clearance fireplace. Install the top surround panel.
If additional support is necessary, factory punched holes in the front corners of the bottom air chamber will accept leveling legs. Carefully measure the distance from the hearth protection to the bottom of the stove. Use 3/8” diameter bolts that are 1/2” (13mm) longer that the distance just measured. Thread a nut onto the the bolt approximately 1” (25mm). Lift the stove slightly and insert a bolt into each hole and then thread the nut up the bolt until the front is securely supported. Install another nut onto the bolt through the air space in the stove and tighten securely. If desired an insert front support, IFS2101, is available to fill the space between the insert and the hearth protection.
Install the brick and baffle as per page 6.
Post Installation Checks
1.Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fas- tened.
2.Check that the heater is securely fastened to the floor (if applicable).
3.Make sure the intake vent has clear access to outside air (if applicable).
4.Make sure the outside air vent has been sealed properly to keep rodents out (if applicable).
5.Be sure all roof flashings are watertight (if appli- cable).
6.Be sure the stove is properly grounded (if appli- cable).
FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND INSURANCE PUR- POSES, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION INSPECTED BY YOUR LOCAL BUILD- ING CODE AUTHORITY OR FIRE MARSHAL BEFORE STARTING A FIRE IN YOUR STOVE. NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
