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The metal floor of the ZC solid fuel firebox can be removed to allow the installation of the insert. THE
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTI BLE MATERI AL UNDER THE I NSERT I S 2
1
/
4
” (57.2 mm). YOU MUST USE
THE LEVELI NG LEGS TO RAI SE THE I NSERT A MI NI MUM OF 2
1
/
4
” (57.2 mm) I F THE UNI T I S TO
BE I NSTALLED ON COMBUSTI BLE MATERI AL. I F THE ZERO CLEARANCE FI REPLACE I S I NSTALLED
DI RECTLY ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR THE MI NI MUM CLEARANCE I S NOT APPLI CABLE. The optional
Base Shelf and Riser are recommended to fill the space under the unit once raised. The sidewalls and top
structure of the solid fuel firebox cannot be altered with the exception of: removal of dampers, removal
of smoke shelf or baffle, removal of ember catches, removal of log grate, removal of viewing screen/
curtain, and removal of doors. THE ORI GI NAL FI REPLACE MAY NEVER BE RETURNED TO SOLI D FUEL
USE I N THI S CONDI TI ON.
IMPORTANT: If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 inch
(37.5 mm) or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship
like manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line
has been installed. Cutting any sheet-metal parts of the fireplace, in which the gas fireplace insert is to
be installed, except as tested for the floor is prohibited.
The included label plate shown below must be permanently attached inside the cavity of the fireplace
in a visible location.
WARNING: This fireplace has been converted
for the use with a gas fireplace insert only and
cannot be used for burning wood or solid
fuels unless all original parts have been
replaced, and the fireplace re-approved by the
authority having jurisdiction.
C-11168
Figure 26: Fireplace Altered Plate.
Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
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Figure 25: Levelling legs position.
14. As you push the unit into its final position in the
fireplace, if the vent collar plate was removed,
reinstall it on the stove by pulling it into the
brackets on top and reinstall the two Torx T-20
screws.
15. Adjust the levelling legs to ensure the unit is
level and high enough if a base shelf and/ or riser
is to be installed. There are four levelling legs on
the bottom of the unit (shown in Figure 25).
