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CLEARANCES
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #07022020
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ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
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, a minimum 24 in
2
(610 mm
2
)
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 convection air inlets and then through this platform
opening. A linear cutout shape (Figure ) will perform best.
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The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material. A piece of non-combustable material must be laid on
top of the platform the fireplace sits on.
Lift the fireplace by the bottom of the main cabinet, not the
fan assembly.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and
the bottom of the feet.
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 Air Inlet or the Air Outlet
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:
Front:
11” (280 mm)
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.
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