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VENTING AND INSTALLATION
1. Before beginning, remove glass door and log package from
unit. Also check to make sure there is no hidden damage
to the unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas, venting
and electrical route. It is best to start with the gas line first,
followed by the chimney liner and electrical supply require-
ments.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 2
of this installation manual. The firebrick (refrac
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tory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates
can be removed from a
factory built fireplace
in order to gain
minimum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing
the gas fireplace insert.
3. This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible
material on the floor may be installed up to the insert. Do not
obstruct the lower louver of the insert. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
4. The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed
to facilitate the installation of the insert. CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL UNDER THE INSERT IS
1/4 INCH. YOU MUST USE THE LEVELING LEGS TO
RAISE THE INSERT A MINIMUM OF 1/4 INCH IF THE
INSERT IS TO SIT ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The
side walls and top structure of the firebox may not be
altered with the exception of removable baffles and damp
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ers. Smoke shields, shelves and baffles may be removed if
attached with mechanical fasteners. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5. The original specified clearances of a factory-built fireplace
must be maintained, with the exception of the hearth. Clear-
ances on a masonry fireplace must be maintained at 12
inches from the opening for combustible projections over
1-1/2 inch. Clearances for combustible projections under
1-1/2 inch must be maintained at 6 inches from the opening
per NFPA211. Plan the surround size accordingly. A surround
must be used with the insert. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE
CAN COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE PLACED BEHIND THE
SURROUND!
6. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas in-
sert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grilles on
the solid fuel fireplace it is installed into. If the surround does
not cover the entire ventilation grille surface, the exposed
grille area should be left open.
NOTICE:
Surround panel kits have been tested and approved to
cover existing air circulation vents or grilles.
NOTICE:
Cutting of sheet metal parts of a fireplace in order to
install the fireplace insert is prohibited.
WARNING
Only the surround as supplied may be used to cover
integral grilles on the solid fuel-burning fireplace. No other
components such as surrounds, sheet metal plates, etc.
may be used to seal off vents.
7. To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts
must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/
CGA B-149 or National Fuel Code ANSI Z223 and these
instructions.
NOTICE
: The following statement is also provided on a separate
label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation of the fire
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place insert, the installer must mechanically secure this warning
plate to the inside of the fireplace for future reference as required.
WARNING
The solid fuel fireplace has been converted for use with
gas only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid
fuels unless all original parts have been replaced and the
fireplace has been reapproved by the authority having
jurisdiction.
8. The solid fuel fireplaces’ flue damper must be fully locked
in the open position or removed for installation of the gas
fireplace insert.
9. The fireplace and fireplace chimney must be cleaned and
in good working order and constructed of noncombustible
materials.
10. Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air can
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not leak into the chimney.
11. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
make all gas, venting, and electrical connections.
12. To complete the installation, install surround panel assembly.
Please refer to instructions included with the surround panel
kit.
CAUTION
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of
decorative trim once installed on insert.
INSTALLING THE VENT SYSTEM
Vent System Installation Precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read
these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a
proper vent installation is completed. Consult your local Building
Codes before beginning the Installation.
WARNING
THIS GAS INSERT AND VENT ASSEMBLY MUST BE
VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER
BE ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLI-
ANCE MUST USE A SEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON
VENT SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.
