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INSPECT AND CLEAN EXISTING CHIMNEY
• Verify existing chimney is constructed of non-combustible material.
• Verify existing chimney is clean and in good working order. Clean existing chimney and fireplace to prevent a
creosote odor from entering the home.
• Verify combustible mantel and sidewall clearances comply with the “Safety Barrier Installation” section of this
manual.
• The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh, and log grates may be removed from existing fireplace
before installing this gas fireplace insert.
FLUE DAMPER
The appliance flue damper can be fully blocked open, or removed for installation of this gas fireplace insert.
Remove existing chimney cap.
GAS LINE
A gas line must be able to be installed to the insert (see the “Gas Line Connection” section of this manual).
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2“ (37.5 mm) or less may
be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner. The access hole
must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.
Run gas line to the gas fireplace insert through the gas line hole provided. Do not run gas line in a manner that
would obstruct fan operation.
If the gas fireplace insert is to be installed into minimum opening dimensions, the gas line may need to be run after
appliance placement due to space limitations.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
Provisions must be made to provide electrical power for appliance operation.
Refer to the Appliance Dimensions section of this manual for electrical outlet box location to run any necessary
electrical wiring to the gas fireplace insert.
FIREPLACE CONVERSION
Mechanically attach the label with the following warning to at the bottom existing firebox so it will be visible if this
gas fireplace insert is removed.
WARNING:
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH A GAS FIREPLACE
INSERT ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS
UNLESS ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND THE FIREPLACE
RE-APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
AVERTISSEMENT:
CE FOYER A ÉTÉ CONVERTI POUR UTILISATION AVEC UN FOYER AU GAZ
ENCASTRABLE ET NE PEUT ÊTRE UTILISER POUR BRÛLER DU BOIS OU
D'AUTRES COMBUSTIBLES SOLIDES À MOINS QUE TOUTES LES PIÈCES
D'ORIGINE AIENT ÉTÉ REMPLACÉES ET QUE LE FOYER AIT ÉTÉ APPROUVÉ DE
NOUVEAU PAR L'AUTORITÉ COMPÉTENTE.
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CAUTION: Any removed parts must be capable of re-installation if this insert is ever removed. Removal of rivets
or screws is acceptable.
Installation Preparation
NOTE: This gas fireplace insert is approved for installation in masonry and factory-built solid fuel burning
fireplaces.