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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

FAILURE TO INSTALL THE CAP WILL CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY AND CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SEE TOP EXIT PREPARATION FOR DETAILS. For optimum performance, it is recommended that all horizontal runs have a 1 inch rise per foot.

REAR EXIT:

Remove the baffle from the back of the firebox (Model GD36 only) by removing the four screws. FIGURE 20.

FIGURE 20

BAFFLE

BAFFLESCREWS

FIGURE 21

From inside the firebox, insert the 4" flue pipe assembly (provided) through the rear of the firebox. Secure the assembly to the rear and top of the unit using 4 #10-24 x ½ inch screws supplied.

Do not overtighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the firebox. FIGURE 21.

Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the fireplace, 1½" will need to be trimmed off the 4" collar.

MODEL GD36 ONLY: Re-attach the baffle to the back of the firebox using the four screws. FIGURE 20.

TOP EXIT:

Remove the baffle from the back of the firebox (Model GD36 only) by removing the four screws. FIGURE 20.

FIGURE 22

1.Remove the 7 inch diameter cap from the top of the fireplace and re-secure it over the 7" collar located at the rear of the unit. Press firmly on the cap while securing to ensure an airtight seal. Do not damage the gasket.

2.Remove the plate covering the 4" diameter flue open- ing (seen inside the top of the 7" diameter collar) and dis- card. Try not to disturb the retaining ring or the gasket be- neath. Re-secure the ring and gasket using the screws removed from the plate.

3.From inside the firebox, insert the 4" flue pipe assem- bly through the heat shield and out through the retaining ring. Secure the assembly to the rear and top of the unit using 4 #10-24 x ½ inch screws supplied. Do not overtighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the firebox. FIGURE 22.

MODEL GD36 ONLY: Re-attach the baffle to the back of the firebox using the four screws. FIGURE 20.

FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE FIREPLACE,

W415-0210 / E / 06.25.03