INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
1. These fireplaces are designed for outdoor use only. Not approved for any indoor use.
2. We recommend using ¾” black iron pipe; however please refer to the NFPA54 (National Fuel Gas Code) for proper
pipe sizing when exceeding 20-feet in length for fireplaces rated above 100,000 BTU.
3. Determine which fireplace you are preparing to install, single-sided or see-through. (Refer to page 8 or 11).
4. T
he Kalea Bay fireplace is not a “load bearing” fireplace. All finishing materials must be supported by the
surrounding structure and not rely on the fireplace itself.
5. Follow the local code requirements for the gas type being used. This fireplace should be installed in accordance with
local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes, with the latest National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
NFPA54 or CSA B149.1, Natural and Propane Installation Code in Canada.
6. Fireplaces create high temperatures, it is very important to have any combustibles at a safe distance.
7. Normal operation of the fireplace is with a battery pack that is supplied with your system (Figs. 16-18 on page 15).
The battery pack has 12-feet of black sleeved wire that is to be passed through the junction box provided. This wire
should not be cut or spliced and the junction box can be placed in the facing of the vertical finish of the fireplace, if you
place the wire under ground you should install those wires into an approved protective conduit/sleeve material.
8. Fireplace should never be left unattended while in operation. It should always be a safe distance from all trees and
combustible landscape materials.
9. The fireplace must be installed on a flat, level, stable, non-combustible surface.
Exception
: It is permissible to place
one layer of ½” cement board underneath the entire fireplace, then it may sit on a flat, level, stable, combustible
surface. Drainage is critical to ensure that water does not damage gas valve and components.
Never install the
fireplace system below grade.
10. CAUTION
: A minimum of 18 square inches of cross ventilation (per side) is required to keep the inside of the
enclosure dry. Install the supplied VENT-KIT-6x12 approximately 3 to 4 inches from the floor centered on each end of
the fireplace (See Fig. 16, page 15).
11. Never fill the cavity under and around the valve box with any material, this is air space necessary for ventilation.
12. Only non-combustible materials (i.e. metal studs and cement board) should come in direct contact with any part
of the fireplace. Underneath area should be non-combustible or a flat level combustible surface according to the
clearances specified in this manual. Bend out nailing flanges on ends of fireplace and secure to metal studs.
13. This fireplace is designed to have glass media covering the burner trough, so the burnertubeis not visible. Media is
not provided. When purchasing media use minimum of ⅜” to ¾” diameter glass fill the burner trough. After the burner
is covered you are permitted to use a larger media on top to cover the remaining burnerpan.
DO NOT COVER THE
IGNITION HOOD WITH ANY ROCK OR MEDIA.
See Fig. 23 on page 17 for details.
14. Gas lines and fittings must be installed in to the non-combustible structure. All gas connections must be leak tested
before installation of the fireplace. Leak detection is required before regular use of the fireplace.
15. Do not use media that will absorb moisture over time and will not release this moisture quickly. Moisture can boil in
this media and can rapidly break apart and cause property damage or personal injury.
16. Never leave any other combustible material on top of the fireplace. This could cause unsafe operation of this system
and damage to the component that will not be covered under our warranty.
17. It is recommended to wear gloves when moving the fireplace into position and watch for sharp edges when handling
the fireplace.
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