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EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#CSK-29-MV R.6 January 2019
3.0 EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Appliance Placement Considerations
WARNING: Due to high surface temperatures, the fireplace insert
should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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This fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the fireplace insert and venting.
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This fireplace insert may be installed in a bedroom.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace insert
will produce when determining a location.
3.2 Existing Fireplace Specifications
IMPORTANT: Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation must be maintained.
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Any smoke shelves, shields, and baffles may be removed if
attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary, remove firebrick
to obtain at least the minimum opening requirements.
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Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the existing fireplace is
prohibited.
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A gas line must be able to be installed to the fireplace insert.
Please refer to Figure 2.1 on page 9. The gas line access hole
is located on the right side of the insert.
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If the metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed directly
on metal base of metal fireplace. Mechanically attach ‘THIS UNIT
HAS BEEN MODIFIED’ label at bottom of existing firebox so it will
be visible if this gas fireplace insert is removed.
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Mechanically attach ‘THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED’ label at
bottom of existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fireplace
insert is removed.
3.2.1 Existing Fireplace Opening
Minimum Requirements
(A) Height ........................................................................ 19-1/4 in (489mm)
(B) Front Width .............................................................. 29-1/2 in (749mm)
(C) Depth ................................................................................ 15 in (381 mm)
(D) Back Width .............................................................. 18-7/8 in (479 mm)
3.2.2 Chimney Specifications
WARNING: Any chimney clean-outs must fit properly.
This fireplace insert is to be installed into a solid fuel masonry or factory
built non-combustible fireplace that has been installed in accordance
with the national, provincial, state, and local building codes.
The existing chimney must be comprised of one of the following:
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Factory-built solid fuel chimney: 7 in (178mm) minimum inside
diameter
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Masonry chimney: 6 in x 8 in (152mm x 203mm) minimum inside
diameter
Existing chimney height:
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Minimum: 10 ft (3.05 m) Maximum: 50 ft (15.24 m)
3.2.2.1 Determine Length of Existing Chimney
1. Remove and discard existing chimney cap.
2. NOTE: It is helpful to have two people complete this step.
Position one person at the fireplace opening and another person
at the top of the chimney.
3. Measure from the fireplace base to the top of the chimney.
4. Subtract the height of the insert from the previous
measurement.
5. This is the total length of the co-linear flexible aluminum pipe
required for your installation. If using Kozy Heat #816, cut to
length.
Figure 3.1, Existing Opening Guide
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Figure 3.2, Min/Max Chimney Length
MIN: 10 ft (3m)
MAX: 50 ft (15.24m)
