12 EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#RVT-34-BW R.1 SEPT 2018
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 left 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 using the Kozy Heat Floor
Protector Kit (#RT34-FLP). The provided leveling bolts with
the fireplace must be installed at the bottom corners of the
gas insert for the required 3/4” (19mm) air space to the floor
protector.
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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
If installing the #RT34-FLP, add
3/4” (19mm)
(total dimension of floor
protector and airspace) to height to maintain minimum opening
clearances.
(A) Height ........................................................................ 23-3/4 in (603mm)
(B) Front Width .............................................................. 34-1/8 in (866mm)
(C) Depth ........................................................................ 16-3/8 in (419 mm)
(D) Back Width ............................................................... 24-1/8 in (612mm)
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, RT34-FLP
Figure 3.2, Existing Opening Guide
C
A
B
D
3/4” AIR SPACE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
(#RT34-FLP)
LEVELING BOLT
Figure 3.3, Min/Max Chimney Length
MIN: 10 ft (3 m)
MAX: 50 ft (15.24 m)
