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CLEARANCES
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The Modore, Bidore, and Trisore 95 fireplaces require non-
combustible framing. 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). The base upon which the fireplace is installed must
have a 25 in.
2
/161 cm
2
opening centered in it to allow the free
flow of air to the fireplace above. See below.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
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 clearance to non-combustible material is
2”/50
mm
. (See Figures 7 - 15, clearance shown in red)
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72”/1830
mm
. (See Figure 18, Table 2)
• 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
• Non-combustible materials may be installed to a zero
clearance, to the outer faces of the appliance outer frame.
However, they must not cover (or prevent the removal of)
the glass panels or the control equipment.
• Do not block or restrict the convection gap between the
appliance firebox and the appliance outer frame (top of
glass panels).
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. This allows the feet to sit on the floor giving
adequate clearance in their lowest position.
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 line set (which includes
the gas valves, electrical wiring, and gas lines) does not impede
the full operation of the relief doors.