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1. Place previously removed air duct (7.2, Air Duct Removal, page 12) into existing fireplace opening. See Figure 7.4a, Air Duct in
Existing Fireplace.
2. Apply a bead of sealant (provided) around exhaust pipe (red marking), then slide the exhaust pipe inside collar marked
‘Exhaust’ on air duct.
3. Secure the exhaust pipe to the collar on the air duct with (3) 1/2 in. (13 mm) self-tapping screws, provided. Apply additional
sealant around joint to ensure an air tight seal. See Figure 7.4b, Flexible Pipes Attached to Air Duct.
4. Apply a liberal bead of sealant (provided) around the collar on the air duct. Slide combustion intake pipe over collar.
5. Secure the combustion intake pipe to the collar on the air duct with (3) 1/2 in. (13 mm) self-tapping screws, provided. Apply
additional sealant around joint to ensure an air tight seal.
6. Slide the insert into fireplace. See Figure 7.4c, Aligned Fireplace Insert.
1. Position air duct into channels located at the top of the insert.
2. Slide air duct forward until seated. See Figure 7.5, Seated Air Duct.
3. Secure air duct to insert front with (2) 1/2 in. (25 mm) sheet metals screws, included in the components packet. See Figure 7.6,
Secured Air Duct. Verify vent connection is secured to appliance.
4. If necessary, level the insert by threading the leveling bolts (included in the components packet) into the nuts at the bottom of
the insert - 2 each side. See Figure 7.7, Leveling Legs.
7.4.2
Secure Air Duct to Fireplace Insert
Figure 7.4c,
Aligned Fireplace Insert
Figure 7.4a,
Air Duct in Existing Fireplace
Air Duct
7.4
Vent System Connection
7.4.1
Secure Vent System to Air Duct
Figure 7.4b,
Flexible Pipes Attached to Air Duct
Sealant
Sheet metal
screws (3 total)
Figure 7.5, Seated Air Duct (shown without
venting attached for clarity purposes only)
Secure with sheet metal screws
Figure 7.6, Secured Air Duct
Leveling legs (2 ea. side)
Figure 7.7, Leveling Legs
