480-1091 10 4-03
Constitution
EPA Certified Fireplace
WARNING!
Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any
part of the front of this fireplace or a structure fire may
result. The metal fireplace face may only be covered with
noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick, or
stone. Do not cover or block any cooling air slots.
CLEARANCES!
A minimum 1” air clearance must be maintained at the back and sides
of the fireplace assembly.
Chimney sections at any level require a 2” minimum air space
clearance between the framing and chimney section.
Figure 10A- Framing the Fireplace
The Constitution Fireplace will fit the framed opening width of
43-7/8” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 24”.
Framing must extend straight up all the way to the ceiling.
Figure 10A shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the
fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required
clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered
to. Any framing across the top of the fireplace must be above
the level of the top standoffs.
F. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS
When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace
system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figures are the minimum
distances from the base of the fireplace.
2. Framing the Fireplace
1. Min overall straight height
13 ft.
2. Min height with offset/return
14.5 ft.
3. Max height
50 ft.
4. Max chimney length between
an offset and return
12 ft.
5. Maximum distance between chimney stabilizers
35 ft.
6. Double offset/return minimum height
20 ft.
7. Maximum unsupported chimney length between the offset and return
6 ft.
8. Maximum straight unsupported chimney height above the fireplace
35 ft.
3. Electrical Access and Wiring Diagram
14-2 w/ground
Standard wall mount with
Junction Box
14-3 w/ground
WIRE NUT
WHITE
GREEN
BLACK
BLAC
K
RED
WHITE
Match colors to wire
harness (red to red,
white to white, etc) and
secure with a wire nut
NOTE:
The manual override switch, rheostat speed
control and cover plate are supplied. You will need to
supply: 14-3 wire with ground; 14-2 wire with ground;
standard wall mount junction box; wire nuts.
1. Remove outside air cover plate on the bottom right
side of the fireplace.
2. Thread the 14-3 with ground wire through the
opening with the strain relief on the cover plate.
3. Match colors to wire harness, (red to red, white to
white, etc) and secure with wire nuts.
43-7/8"
42"
2"
24"
Position mantel
60” from base of
the fireplace
Figure 10B- Fan Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Wiring for blowers must be done before
framed enclosure is completed. If using a
Heat Zone kit, it also must be installed before
enclosure is complete.
