Flare Fireplaces CLASS 2901 04, Manual

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CLEARANCES TO POWER VENT
This section describes the Flare Fireplaces Power Vent system clearance dimensions for building materials.
1. Clearance diagram is displayed below.
a. 24-inch clearance in front of access panel (Inline only) for service and removal.
b. 12-inch clearance above axillary fan for cooling (if axillary fan is part of fan box assembly).
c. 2-inch clearance on Flare Fireplaces Power Vent sides and bottom.
2. Access Panel for Flare Fireplaces Power Vent – Inline PV Only
a. Minimum 18-inch x 18-inch access panel required for service.
b. The Flare Fireplaces Power Vent must be in an area with a minimum 8 cubic feet of free air space to keep the component
operating temperature cool. In addition, the access panel must be louvered to allow for a minimum of 75 sq. inches of
free air space.
3. Flare Fireplaces Power Vent Mounting
a. Mount the Flare Fireplaces Power Vent per local code requirements, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
securing venting
CLEARANCES TO VENT PIPE
Clearance between the vent pipe and combustible materials must be maintained at 3” inches top and 1” for side and below.
Maintain the same clearance from the power vent box to any combustible materials.
a. HORIZONTAL VENT CLEARANCES: A minimum clearance of 3” (76mm) to the top and 1” (51mm) to the sides and bottom
of the vent pipe on all horizontal runs to combustibles is required.
b. VERTICAL VENT CLEARANCES : A minimum of 1” (25mm) all around the vent pipe on all vertical runs to combustibles is
required except for clearances in appliance enclosures.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES FROM VERTICAL VENT
POWER VENT UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION! FAILURE TO INSTALL,
OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN THE POWER VENTING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN CONDITIONS
WHICH MAY PRODUCE BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
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