Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
at the lower right rear of the unit using locally
approved methods. Place the electric cable so it can
be connected to the power supply.
7. As you push the unit into its final position in the
fireplace, if the vent collar plate was removed, reinstall
it to the stove by sliding it along the draft hood and
secure with the screws previously removed.
8. Using a 1⁄4” hex driver, 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 two (2)
levelling legs on each side (shown in Figure 29).
Figure 29: Levelling legs position.
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Kit Contents:
Quantity Description
1
Air Intake Plug
1
Spill Switch with Wires & Bracket
Please ensure that all components are supplied with
this kit. If components are missing or have been
damaged, contact your dealer, distributor or courier
company before starting this installation.
Figure 30: Install of Intake Air Plug.
B-Vent Kit Installation:
1. Install the air intake plug.
a) Place high temperature silicone on
the outer surface of the ridges of the air
intake plug (see Figure 30).
b) Slide the air intake plug into the air
intake on the back of the unit.
2. Install spill switch assembly.
a) Use a flat head screwdriver or 1⁄4”
socket to remove the nine (9) screws
holding the back cover on (see Figure
47).
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3. Remove log and ember set and all wrapping material from the stove. Remove wrapping material from
log and embers and check for any damage. If damage is observed, do not use unit and contact your
local dealer.
4. Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from the fireplace
before installing the Sonnet. Check that the chimney cleanouts fit properly. The flue damper can be
fully blocked open or removed for installation of the Sonnet; the smoke shelves, shields and baffles
may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
IMPORTANT:
Cutting any sheet-metal parts of
a fireplace, in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed, is prohibited.
5. If the fireplace opening is lower than 19” (483mm), remove the vent collar plate from the top of the
insert by unscrewing the two (2) T-20 Torx screws located on the center top of the stove, and the four
(4) screws at the rear draft hood box. Slide the collar plate backwards. Properly secure the vent collar
plate to the flexible vent pipe liner(s) previously installed in the chimney. Be careful not to over-stretch
the liner(s).
6. Place the unit part way into the fireplace. Connect the household gas line into the 3⁄8” NPT receptical
