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EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
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 ireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the ireplace insert and venting.
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This ireplace insert may be installed in a bedroom.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this ireplace
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 bales may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary,
remove irebrick to obtain at least the minimum opening
requirements.
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Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the existing ireplace is
prohibited.
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If the metal loor is removed, the insert must be placed
directly on metal base of metal ireplace. Mechanically
attach ‘THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED’ label at bottom of
existing irebox so it will be visible if this gas ireplace insert
is removed.
3.2.1 Existing Fireplace Opening
Minimum Requirements
See Figure 3.1.
(A)
Height............................................................... 194 in (489 mm)
(B)
Front Width ..................................................... 29½ in (749 mm)
(C)
Depth ...................................................................15 in (381 mm)
(D)
Back Width ..................................................... 188 in (479 mm)
3.2.2 Existing 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.
It is helpful to have two people complete this step. Position
one person at the ireplace and another person at the top of
the chimney.
3.
Measure from the ireplace base to the top of the chimney.
4.
Subtract the height of the insert from the previous
measurement. This is the total length of the co-linear lexible
aluminum pipe required for your installation.
Figure 3.1, Existing Opening Guide
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A
B
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Figure 3.2, Min/Max Chimney Length
MIN: 10 ft (3.05m)
MAX: 50 ft (15.24m)
