Optima 3600 | 15 |
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
❖This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installer and the installation conform to the installation codes.
❖This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are
provisions for adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate clearance around air openings of the appliance. Never obstruct front openings.
❖Provide adequate clearances for proper operation and servicing of the appliance.
❖This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system.
❖This appliance must NOT be connected to a chimney flue serving a
LOCATING GAS FIREPLACE
The venting system of this appliance must be installed in any location that is free of plumbing, electrical wiring and heating or air conditioning ducts. Select a location that is accessible for venting. See the ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS - page 20, in this manual. When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
VENT TERMINATION LOCATION
1.Establish a suitable vent termination location. (See ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS - page 20)
2.In heavy snowfall areas make sure vent termination is located where it can not be blocked by snowfall or snow from snow removal equipment.
3.Locate vent termination away from plants, bushes or any other object on or near the vent termination that will interfere or obstruct the air flow around it.
4.DO NOT recess vent termination into walls, sidings or planters.
5.Vent terminations located below 7 ft (2130 mm) from grade level or anywhere that it is a burn hazard to the public, such as patios and balconies, must be protected with an approved termination cage.
