Firegear NFOD42 Series, Owners & Installation Manual

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NFOD42 Gas Fireplace
INSTALLATION
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When selecting a location for your fireplace, ensure that the clearances are met.
This appliance must be installed in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant
areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural
convection.
Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to radiant
heat and could become damaged.
Typically an outdoor space is not enclosed but, any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall
comply with one of the following:
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more that two walls.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the following
shall apply:
• At least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted
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Locate appliance:
a) Refer to "Locating Your Gas fireplace" section
b) Clearances to Combustibles (Refer to
"Clearances" section)
c) Mantel Clearances (Refer to "Combustible
Mantel Clearances" section)
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements (Refer
to "Framing & Finishing" section)
Top Facing Support and Side Nailing Strips
(Refer to "Unit Assembly Prior to Installation"
Section).
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unit into place.
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Make gas connections - test for leaks.
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Install standard and optional features. Refer to
the following sections:
a. Inner Panel
b. Fireglass
c. Pebble Installation (optional)
d. Garden Stone Installation (optional)
e. Log Installation (optional)
f. Glass Wind Shield Installation
g. Heat Deflector Installation
h. Faceplate Installation
i. Weather Cover Installation
Final check.
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Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
firing rate (rate noted on label), after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure
that the flame does not carbon. First allow the
unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results in dam-
age is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
30% or more in total of the remaining wall
area is open and unrestricted.
Open side at least 25% of total wall area
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