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ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE
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COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
For cold climate installations, it is especially important to insulate outside the chase cavity, between studs and under the floor on
which appliance rests, if floor is above ground level. Gas line holes and other openings should be filled with approved firestop.
If the fireplace is being installed on a cement slab in cold climates, a sheet of plywood or a raised platform can be placed underneath
to prevent cold transferring to the fireplace and into the room. It also helps to tape the venting for maximum air tightness and to
caulk the firestops.
Figure 42
Suggested Wall Access Door Dimensions
Door Opening
12” x 12” (30 mm x 30 mm)
LOCATING THE CONTROLS
The standard control system consists of four major components; the receiver, the remote control, the gas valve, and the power
supply.
The remote control is the device by which you operate the fireplace. The receiver and the gas control are at one end of a line set
which is connected to the firebox near the center. As shipped, the line set is wrapped together and fixed to the fireplace. Remove
all wraps and ties prior to installation.
A wall access door is not provided with your fireplace. When locating the Wall Access Door you must consider four types of access:
1. Air access
. Room air must be allowed to flow freely through the Wall Access Door perforations, the site-built platform
and the fireplace chase. The Wall Access Door must be installed in the same room as the fireplace.
2. Line set access
. The line set is to be unwrapped. Do not kink the lineset and do not bend to a radius of less than 2” (50
mm
)
3. Physical access
. The gas valve/receiver must be readily accessible for maintenance, etc.
4. Wireless access
. The signals from the remote must get to the receiver, inside the access door.
If the access door is not perforated an air access equivalent as well as physical, wireless and line set access must
be provided.
MOUNTING THE CONTROLS
Do not place the controls above the level of the burner. If the fireplace is to be set directly on the floor, the controls must be placed outside
the non-combustible zone.
The table shows the dimensions and the suggested rough opening of an access door.
16 in2 (40.5 cm2)
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