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Isokern

®

  VENT-FREE Gas Firebox

Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Owner’s Manual

Isokern Vent-Free Models 81036, 81042 & 81046

A PRODUCT OF EARTHCORE

®

 INDUSTRIES, LLC

IMPORTANT:

 This manual contains assembly rules, installation steps and guidelines, use and maintenance  

instructions for the Isokern Vent-Free Gas Firebox (Vent-Free Series). This manual must become the property of 
and be reviewed by all current and future users of this product. It is the responsibility of the distributor, general 
contractor and the installer of this product that the instructions in this manual are followed exactly and, further that 
the allowed gas log appliance used in this product be installed in strict accordance with the gas log manufacturer’s 
listing and explicit installation and operation instructions.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference

Be Sure to Read Entire Manual Before Beginning Construction.

Contents of this manual may change without prior notification.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warning exactly could  
result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other  
  flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity  
  of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
  • Do not try to light any appliance.
  • Leave the building immediately.
  • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
    use any phone in your building.
  • Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
    neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
   instructions.
  • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
    the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed
  by a qualified installer, service agency or the
  gas supplier.

Issued: December 2016

Revision: 004

©2016 Earthcore Industries, LLC

THESE FIREBOXES ARE DESIGNED for USE with:

PROPANE (LP) or NATURAL GAS (NG), ONLY

THIS MANUAL CAN ONLY BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY

Do not install the Vent-Free Gas Firebox in a 
manufactured home or mobile home or recreational 
vehicle.

SBCCI NO. 9626

INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES REPORT NO. 13001A-764

ICC Report NO. ESR-2316 

FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE 
CERTIFIED VENT-FREE GAS LOG. DO NOT 
BUILD A WOOD  FIRE.

Summary of Contents for Vent-Free 81036

Page 1: ...change without prior notification WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warning exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage Do not store or use gasoline or othe...

Page 2: ...sions Component List 8 Required Clearance to Combustibles 9 Rough Framing Dimensions 9 General Assembly Instructions 10 2 Earthcore Industries Vent Free Gas Firebox 12 2016 Table of Contents Assembly...

Page 3: ...as log appliance and finish trim Since this weight is spread over an area of seven and one half square feet 7 5 sq feet to nine and one half square feet Earthcore Industries 12 2016 Vent Free Gas Fire...

Page 4: ...ors To prevent performance problems do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 4 Earthcore Industries Vent Free Gas Firebox 12 2016 Safety Instructions 4 Do not install the Vent Free G...

Page 5: ...urns A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house To restrict access to the fireplace install a adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers young children and other at r...

Page 6: ...Component List 37 31 43 27 36 8 10 31 25 37 34 5 25 43 27 36 1 8 Front View Side View Plan View Component Part Description 21 Base Top Plate Qty 2 20 Sidewall Qty 6 25 Backwall Qty 3 25 1 4 43 8 25 1...

Page 7: ...Component List 37 31 49 33 43 8 10 31 25 37 34 5 25 49 33 43 1 8 Front View Side View Plan View Component Part Description 22 Base Top Plate Qty 2 20 Sidewall Qty 6 28 Backwall Qty 3 25 1 4 49 8 25 1...

Page 8: ...Component List 37 31 53 37 47 8 10 31 25 37 34 5 25 53 37 47 1 8 Front View Side View Plan View Component Part Description 23 Base Top Plate Qty 2 20 Sidewall Qty 6 25 Backwall Qty 3 25 1 4 53 8 25 1...

Page 9: ...Free Gas Firebox Required Clearance to Combustibles Framing Dimensions Typical Installation Framing Dimensions Figure2 Vent Free Width Height Depth A B C Model 36 43 37 25 Model 42 49 37 25 Model 46 5...

Page 10: ...as a sign of complete and proper sealing of the joint On broader contact surfaces it is advisable to apply several additional 1 2 beads of the Earthcore Mortar to the area to assure proper sealing of...

Page 11: ...e walls into place It may be convenient to scribe the location of the first layer of side walls and back wall on the base plate and then to apply Earthcore Mortar to these scribed areas on the base pl...

Page 12: ...op surfaces are to be grouted with mortar to receive the Vent Free firebox top plate Set the top plate upon the completed side wall back wall assembly seeing to it that the grouted contact surfaces ar...

Page 13: ...plate support should be rated ASTM 90 For a flush hearth firebox floor flush with the room s floor the base plate can be omitted from the assembly and the firebox walls built directly on the concrete...

Page 14: ...openings should be set on top of the side wall assembly on both sides before the top plate is set into place Figure 14 Vent Free A B Model 36 43 33 Model 42 49 39 Model 46 53 43 14 Custom See Thru App...

Page 15: ...ebrick in a pale of water before applying mortar to one side for adherence to firebox 2 Face joint dimensions of 1 4 to 3 8 in the brick work is recommended and has the best appearance Other face join...

Page 16: ...a carbon monoxide detector be installed Gas line for gas log sets used in the Vent Free firebox can be routed through the side wall back wall or floor of the firebox by drilling an appropriately size...

Page 17: ...ces unique to each installation create variables that may be beyond the scope of this manual Therefore be sure to follow gas log appliance manufacturer s explicit installation instructions re garding...

Page 18: ...vented gas log fire wood paper or refuse in the Vent Free firebox 3 Fuel Do not introduce any type of fuel into the Vent Free firebox other than the LP or Natural Gas listed for use in the vent free g...

Page 19: ...Free 42 81042 Vent Free 46 81046 Fuel Type Circle One Natural Gas Propane Firebox Serial Number _________________________________________________________________________________ Located on Rating Pla...

Page 20: ...nd phone number of the owner and 5 a brief description of the defect Earthcore or any division thereof is not responsible for any labor costs or indirect costs incurred for the replacement of defectiv...

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