NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
*Construction Materials:
• framing materials
• paneling
• particle board
• flooring
• millboard
• dry wall
• plywood
• etc.
PRECAUTIONS
Note:
These fireplace systems are not difficult
to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is
recommended that the installer be a qualified or
certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly
accepted fireplace installation and safety tech-
niques as well as prevailing local codes.
The most important areas of concern dealing
with the installation of factory-built fireplaces are
clearances to combustible materials, proper as-
sembly of component parts, height of the chim-
ney system, the proper use of accessories sup-
plied by the manufacturer and the techniques
employed in using finishing materials applied to
the wall surrounding the fireplace, hearth exten-
sions and wall shields. Each of these topics will
be covered in thorough detail throughout this
manual. Please give each your special attention
as you progress with your installation.
INTRODUCTION
General Information
These fireplaces are conventional radiant heat
fireplaces with standard bar grates, an outside
combustion air kit and optional decorative
glass doors.
These models are designed as heat circulating
fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory
fans.
Note:
Illustrations shown reflect “typical”
installations with nominal dimensions and
are for design and framing reference only.
Actual installations may vary due to indi-
vidual design preferences. However, always
maintain minimum clearances to combus-
tible materials and do not violate any specific
installation requirements.
These fireplaces have been tested and listed by
Warnock Hersey (Report No. 764-12354) to
U.L. standard 127. These units are intended for
installation in residential homes and other build-
ings of conventional construction including
commercial, not in mobile homes.
These fireplace systems are designed for in-
stallation in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces
and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211
and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA
Basic/National Codes, the Standard Mechani-
cal Code and the Uniform Building Codes.
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC-
TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN
TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA-
TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN
THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
When complete these fireplace systems con-
sists of four basic “sub-systems”:
1.
The Fireplace
2.
The Chimney and Termination
3.
The Optional Glass Doors
4.
The Combustion Air Kit
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace may be placed on or near normal
construction materials*. The combustion air
kit, firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase
flashings) may be placed directly on or against
normal construction materials.* The chimney
requires a minimum 2" air space to combus-
tibles and the fireplace outer wrapper requires
a minimum 1" air space to combustibles. A
combustible mantle may be installed 12" above
the opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211,
Section 7-2.3.3.
The minimum installed height of the com-
pleted fireplace system is 10' 6". The maxi-
mum height is 40' 0". See the Chimney Height
section on page 4 for more information.
The fireplace and chimney system must be
enclosed when installed in or passing through
a living area where combustibles or people may
come in contact with it. This is important to
prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.
For questions, please call your distributor or
the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to
the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby
walls (See pages 16, 17 and 18 ).
CHIMNEY SYSTEM
These fireplaces are designed and code listed
for use with FireCraft's FTF8 chimney System
only. Always use FireCraft's FTF8 chimney com-
ponents with these fireplaces. Do not modify or
alter these components as this may cause a
potential serious hazard and void the Warranty.
Chimney and
Termination
Blower Kit
(Standard)
Outside
Combustion
Air Kit
