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EXISTING FIREPLACE MINIMUM OPENING REQUIREMENTS
PREPARE EXISTING FIREPLACE
ELECTRICAL WIRING
This fireplace insert comes complete with a fan kit already installed.
PREPARE EXISTING FIREPLACE
WARNING
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove grounding prong from this plug.
Do not allow excess cord to touch fireplace.
ATTENTION
Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician.
This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
Nation Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition, or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1
Figure 8a
ATTENTION
Any removed parts must be capable of reinstallation if this insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or screws is acceptable).
The manual shut-off valve is located on left side wall of insert. Use glass
latch attachment tool (included in components packet) to open or close
valve.
SHOWN IN OPEN POSITION
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE
Figure 8b
A
Height
20-5/8” (524mm)
B
Front Width
30-5/16” (770mm)
C
Depth
16” (406mm)
D
Back Width
24-5/16” (618mm)
Any removed parts must be capable of reinstallation if this insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or screws is acceptable ).
The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from existing fireplace before installing this gas
fireplace insert. Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary, remove firebrick
to obtain at least minimum opening requirements.
The fireplace flue damper can be fully blocked open or removed for installation of this gas fireplace insert. Remove existing chimney cap.
Clean chimney and inside of fireplace to prevent creosote smell from entering the home.
Cutting of any sheet metal parts is prohibited, except the metal floor. If metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed directly on metal
base of metal fireplace. If using this method,
Kozy Heat Floor Protector Kit (#JOR-FLP)
must be used, and leveling bolts (provided)
must be installed in insert bottom, providing 1/2” (13mm) required clearance to floor protector.
Mechanically attach ‘THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED’ label at bottom of existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fire
place
insert is removed.
CAUTION
Trim panels or surrounds must not seal ventilation openings in existing fireplace that this appliance is installed in.