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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
(Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 8.)
POSITIONING HEATER
When positioning heater, following conditions
MUST
be met!
(See Figure 2).
1.
The front of damper opening must be positioned
BEHIND
rear edge of the lintel to ensure proper draft. (See Figure 2).
2.
Center heater in fireplace opening.
FIGURE 3
MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
FIGURE 2
POSITIONING
5.
4Place top trim panel on reference mark. Top trim panel mounting bracket (supplied) must overlap rear lip of
top trim panel. Drill mounting holes in top of stove using holes in bracket as guide. Tighten screws.
6.
Follow installation procedures in listed direct connect or positive connect kit you are using and install heater
and connect kit in fireplace. If not using one of installation methods shown on Page 8, continue.
7.
Slide unit back into fireplace. Check to be sure that trim panels are properly positioned and lie flat against
front of fireplace. If one or more of panels is out of position, slide unit out and reset by loosening the
mounting screws and repositioning in slot.
8.
Reinstall top trim panel by sliding rear lip of top trim panel underneath front lip of mounting bracket al-
ready secured to top of unit.
NOTE:
Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of top of side trim panels.
9.
Obtain brass trim kit provided with insert kit and slip over top and sides of trim panels. Top ends of brass
may need to be trimmed to fit (See Figure 4, Page 10).
SIDE TRIM PANEL
TOP TRIM PANEL
TOP TRIM PANEL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIRE PLACE CUT AWAY
VERTICAL PLANE
LINTEL EDGE
DAMPER
OPENING
MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
After
unit is positioned, mark mounting position of
trim
panels as follows:
1.
Place side trim panels flat against
face
of
fireplace.
Mark front edge of trim panel with a pencil to make a
vertical reference line. (See Figure 3).
2.
Place top (long) trim panel on top of
unit. The panel
should be flat against the outside face of
fireplace, and
standing vertically. Mark along lower edge of trim panel
with a
pencil to make a reference line for mounting.
3.
Slide unit out of the fireplace far enough to work behind
trim panel reference lines.
4.
Mount side trim panels. (See Figure 3).
a. Position side trim panel on reference line.
b. Drill mounting holes in center of side trim panel
mounting brackets to allow for adjustment in and out if
necessary.
c. Mount trim panel using self-tapping screws provided.
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