SECTION II FIREPLACE PREPARATION
The fireplace needs to be prepared before installing the heater.
A. Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace.
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.
“WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY
INTO THE FIREPLACE. AVOID DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER
FLAME PATTERNS.”
“WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER INSERT, HEAT
EXCHANGER INSERT OR OTHER ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.”
WARNING: ANY OUTSIDE AIR DUCTS AND/OR ASH DUMPS IN
THE FIREPLACE SHALL BE PERMANENTLY CLOSED AT TIME OF
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION.
B. Read the following sections before installing your unit; Section III, page 24
Installation In A Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplace and Section VIII, page 32
Producing Adequate Ventilation.
WARNING: CUTTING ANY SHEET-METAL PARTS OF THE
SOLID –FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE OR LISTED VENTLESS
FIREBOX ENCLOSURE IN WHICH THE UNVENTED FIREPLACE
INSERT IS TO BE INSTALLED IS PROHIBITED.
NOTE: ”IF THE FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE HAS NO GAS
ACCESS HOLE(S) PROVIDED, AN ACCESS HOLE OF 1.5 inch
(37.5mm) DIAMETER OR LESS MAY BE DRILLED THROUGH THE
LOWER SIDES OR BOTTOM OF THE FIREBOX IN A PROPER
WORKMANLIKE MANNER. THIS ACCESS HOLE MUST BE
PLUGGED WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE INSULATION AFTER THE
GAS SUPPLY LINE HAS BEEN INSTALLED.”
REFRACTORY, GLASS DOORS , SCREEN RAILS, SCREEN MESH
AND SOLID-FUEL LOG GRATES (IF APPLICABLE) CAN BE
REMOVED FROM THE FIREPLACE BEFORE INSTALLING THE
UNVENTED FIREPLACE INSERT.
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