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Clearance Requirements

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Fireplace Insert Chimney,

Clearance Requirements and

Specifications 

 1.  Insert must be installed in and existing masonry

or factory built fireplace. Maintaining all clearance to

combustibles.

 2.  Insert must be installed on a noncombustible

surface.

 3.  Locate and read clearance to combustibles in

manual before installing unit. The most important

consideration in installing your insert is adequate

clearance between the insert and any combustible

surface. An Insert that is located to close to a man-

tel, trim, furniture or any combustible materials may

cause a fire.

 4.  A noncombustible base must extent at least 16”

beyond front of insert and 8” beyond each side of

load and ash doors.

 5.  Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serv-

icing other appliances. A “6” Class A” chimney liner

must extend from insert to top of chimney. It is rec-

ommended to wrap liner with foil faced insulation to

enhance performance of chimney.

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Minimum Clearances to 

Combustible Materials

Unit to Sidewall                                                A - 10”
Unit to Right Side Facing                             B - 9”
Unit to Left Side Facing                                B - 9”
Unit to Top Facing                                          C - 25”
Unit to Mantle                                                   D - 30”
Floor Protection in Front of Door            E - 16”
Floor Protection each Side of Door         F - 8”

Hot Air Regulator with Draft Intake

Chain Adjustment

Summary of Contents for FP16

Page 1: ...NUAL Before you install or operate a DS Fireplace Insert you must Read all instructions carefully Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Do Not Discard This Manual Model FP16 This insert meets Test Standards UL 1482 ETLM 78 1 ULC S628 MADE IN USA By D S MACHINE SHOP ...

Page 2: ...15 Do not install this insert in a mobile home or trailer 16 Fasten chimney liner adapter to insert with at least 3 screws 17 If this insert is installed in a factory built fireplace then fireplace must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 Safety Instructions 2 Starting a Fire 1 When starting a fire set hot air regulator and air wash to medium Located at right side of Insert 2 Open fire door and place...

Page 3: ...unit 17 Equip your home with fire extinguishers carbon monoxide and smoke detectors 18 Do not burn garbage gasoline or any other flammable liquids in this insert 19 Do not burn insert over 600oF or warranty will be void Fireplace Insert Annual Maintenance After every burn season 1 Clean out firebox and ash pan area after each heating season 2 Replace any cracked or broken firebrick very important ...

Page 4: ... building codes It is not recommended to build a chimney on an addition that is lower than the main part of your house Never connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance Should you have a problem with inadequate draft you should see page 11 Chimney Requirements Side View CAUTION Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away from the insert Liner Hookup To Insert You will need t...

Page 5: ... or any combustible materials may cause a fire 4 A noncombustible base must extent at least 16 beyond front of insert and 8 beyond each side of load and ash doors 5 Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serv icing other appliances A 6 Class A chimney liner must extend from insert to top of chimney It is rec ommended to wrap liner with foil faced insulation to enhance performance of chimney Fi...

Page 6: ...sert do not tighten using 3 14 x 3 4 screws 4 Attach surround to insert 5 Determine the depth of your fireplace and where you want your insert placed You have a 2 adjustment see page 10 Set surround accordingly and tighten all screws You may want to consider putting card board or carpet on your hearth so you can slide insert back into place with out scratching hearth surface Once fireplace is in p...

Page 7: ...out firebox Remove two back brick on left side of firebox Remove back row of firebrick 11 gauge SS heat shield and the blanket insulation Take the 12 bolts out of blower cover plate located at the back of firebox Pull blower right into the firebox Disconnect wiring and remove blower from insert Access from back of unit Remove blower access panel from back of unit Remove 4 bolts that hold blower in...

Page 8: ... square stock welded to the right side baffle This will interlock your right and left baffle pieces 4 Do not push baffle the whole way to the back of insert yet 5 Now slide your insulation across the top from right to left You should have FP16 RBR FP16 BBI 73 4x101 4 FP16 LBR FP16 FLRBR FP16 FLLBR Hopper three pieces of insulation beside each other covering the top of the baffle Slide the top side...

Page 9: ...Steel Lever w wood handle FP16 HDH 2 Wood Door Handles for fire and ash doors XV WDH 1 Wood Shaker Bar Handle XV 05WH 2 Wood Handles for Air Wash and Hopper door XV 03WH 2 Metal Door Handle fire and ash doors XV FDH 2 Door Latches fire and ash doors XV DL 1 62 3 4 Rope Gasket fire door 34 GR 1 50 3 4 Rope Gasket ash door 34 GR 1 29 5 8 Rope Gasket hopper door 58 GR 1 Fire Door Glass XV GL 1 Blower...

Page 10: ...10 FP16 Measurements Oversized surround 46 wide x 34 high 42 30 8 25 c 17 minimum 19 maximum 27 5 30 75 24 8 25 c 30 24 5 27 5 30 75 Top View Right Side View Front View ...

Page 11: ...service is provided by a certified chimney sweep Check ash pit If it is too full empty it There might be a cracked chimney liner If so you need to reline chimney before further use of insert Make sure no other fuel burning devices are connected to the chimney impairing the draft Check chimney for possible down draft caused by taller surrounding trees or objects Problem 4 Odor from first fire Uncur...

Page 12: ...s determines affects the operation of the insert The owner is responsible for labor and costs to complete the repair The owner may at his option and with D S Stoves approval have the insert shipped to the factory for repair All labor and material costs for repair at the factory will be borne by D S Stoves The owner is responsible for all shipping costs Failure to follow installation and basic oper...

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