kozy heat MINNETONKA 55345-RF, Installation And Operation Manual

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Determine the exact position of your fireplace, including hearth height, width, and depth, (if applicable). If possible, place fireplace in such a
manner that the vent termination will be placed between two studs, eliminating the need for additional framing.
Follow vent pipe manufacturer‟s installation instructions for horizontal
terminations. Include the required 1- 1/2” (38 mm) top clearance and
1” (25 mm) sides and bottom clearances for approved rigid vent systems
and the Kozy Heat #800 series flexible vent system.
CAUTION: Cold air transfer area. The surrounding fireplace chase must comply with all clearances as outlined in this manual and be
constructed in compliance with local building codes. Outside walls should be insulated to prevent cold air from entering room.
CAUTION: Due to high temperatures, this fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS
Follow vent pipe manufacturer‟s installation instructions for vertical
terminations. A minimum 1” (25 mm) clearance on all sides of vertical
vent pipe must be maintained.
VERTICAL TERMINATIONS
FRAMING
WARNING : Install fireplace on hard metal or wood surface
extending the full width and depth of fireplace. Minimum plat-
form size: 44-7/8” (1038 mm) wide x
21-3/8” (543mm) deep.
FIRE HAZARD: Do NOT install directly on carpeting, vinyl, or
any combustible material other than wood.
IMPORTANT: Vent cap location must be in compli-
ance with the guidelines on page #30
of this manual .
If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare the necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being used, a lintel
must be used over the top of fireplace to support the added weight.
Build hearth to desired size and height. If a hearth extension is desired, combustible material may be used.
NOTE: Consider height of hearth
finish material (stone, brick, etc.) when building
fireplace platform. The bottom of the fireplace
must be level with finished hearth to allow for
lower grill operation and proper fit of optional
decorative full door faces.
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MINIMUM HORIZONTAL FRAMING DIMENSIONS
VENT PIPE TOP (A) FRAMED OPENING TOP (B)
RIGID PIPE
36- 1/2” (927 mm) 39- 1/2” (1003 mm)
FLEX PIPE 40” (1016 mm) 43” (1092 mm)
The included Horizontal Vent Heat Shield
is not used for vertical configurations.
IMPORTANT: Framing dimensions, clearances to combustibles above and below fireplace along with mantel clearances and framed
opening location for horizontal venting differ if installing the optional #MTK-CFK Minnetonka Clean Face Kit.
Please refer to instructions included with kit.