15
CLEARANCES
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These are
NOT
zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be maintained
as described in this manual.
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
When selecting a location for the fireplace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND non-
combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your fireplace.
• Locate the appliance out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.
PLACING THE FIREPLACE
The base upon which the appliance rests must be sturdy, level
and built to safely support at least 500 pounds/230 kilograms.
The base may be the floor or a purpose-built raised platform, e.g.
wood, metal. When placed on a platform, an 8”/203
mm
x 6”/152
mm
opening must be cut through the platform top. The lineset
can be routed through this opening. Room air must be allowed
to flow through the Wall Access Door then through this opening.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials of 26”/660
mm to the top,
11”/280
mm
on all sides and 4”/100
mm to the bottom
. Any spacer
or framing used closer than this dimension must be non-
combustible (e.g. metal).
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72”/1830
mm
.
• When installing the venting, the following clearances to
combustible materials MUST be maintained:
a. 3”/76
mm
above any horizontal venting
b. 1”/25
mm
to venting sides or below any horizontal
venting
• Do not block or restrict the Room Air Inlet, located between
the standoff frame and glass.
The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
Clearance to combustibles summary:
Back: 11”/280
mm
Sides: 11”/280
mm
Top: 26”/660
mm
Floor: 4”/100
mm
The
Floor
dimension (above) is measured from the bottom of
the firebox. When the adjustable feet are in their lowest position
the required clearance to the floor is maintained.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material other than wood. For example, carpet or linoleum bases
are not permitted.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and the
bottom of the feet.
ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS.