Monessen Hearth CR, PF manual Venting Installation, VentING installation, Venting Clearances, life

VENTING INSTALLATION Designer Series Gas Fireplaces

VentING installation

	Read all instructions completely and
WARNING	thoroughly before attempting installation.
	Failure to do so could result in serious
	injury, property damage or loss of life.
	Operation of improperly installed and
	maintained venting system could result in
	serious injury, property damage or loss of
	life.
NOTICE	Failure to follow these instructions
	will void the warranty.

VENTING CLEARANCES

	Horizontal sections of this vent system
	require a minimum of 3" clearances to
WARNING	combustibles at the top of the flue and 1"
	clearance at the sides and bottom until
	the flue penetrates the outside wall. A
	minimum 1" clearance all around the flue
	is acceptable at this point of penetration.
	Vertical sections of this vent system require
	a minimum of 1" clearance to combustibles
	on all sides of the pipe.

Installation precautions

NOTE: This appliance must be installed with a Monessen approved venting system only.

Consult local building codes before beginning the installation. The installer must make sure to select the proper vent system for installation. Before installing vent kit, the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent kit instructions.

Only a qualified installer/service person should install vent- ing system. The installer must follow these safety rules:

•Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.

•Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on rooftops.

•Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceilings.

The following actions will void the warranty on your vent- ing system:

•Installation of any damaged venting component.

•Unauthorized modification of the venting system.

•Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC.

•Installation other than permitted by these instruc- tions.

*3"

**1” 326M”

**1"

FP2280

*A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is required along horizontal length until flue pipe penetrates outside wall.

**A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all around flue at outside wall.

Figure 12 -

Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe

WARNING	This fireplace must be vented to the
	outside. The venting system must NEVER
	be attached to a chimney serving a separate
	solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas
	appliance must use a separate vent system.
	Do not use common vent systems.

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