
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
BEFORE FULLY INSTALLING THE UNIT:
•Turn OFF the gas supply to the fireplace or firebox.
•Seal any fresh air vents and/or ash
WARNING
Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, The chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
INSTALLING VENTED APPLICATIONS
WARNING
This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace (masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace) with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material.
Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a
BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE:
•Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.
•Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. Have this cleaning performed annually after installation.
•Seal any fresh air vents or ash
Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual.
DAMPER STOP INSTALLATION:
A damper stop must be provided with the unit when used for vented applications. Contact your dealer to obtain one. The damper stop must be installed as shown in Figure 11 to prevent full closure of the fireplace damper blade and provide a minimum 29 square inch flue opening. For installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, see Note 27 on page 4.
Damper Stop
Damper
Figure 11 - Damper Stop Installation. (See WARNING at top of next page.)
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