NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
*Construction Materials:
• framing materials
• paneling
• particle board
• flooring
• dry wall
• etc.
• plywood
PRECAUTIONS
Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult
to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is
recommended that the installer be a qualified or
certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly
accepted fireplace installation and safety tech-
niques as well as prevailing local codes.
The most important areas of concern dealing
with the installation of factory-built fireplaces are
clearances to combustible materials, proper as-
sembly of component parts, height of the chim-
ney system, the proper use of accessories sup-
plied by the manufacturer and the techniques
employed in using finishing materials applied to
the wall surrounding the fireplace, hearth exten-
sions and wall shields. Each of these topics will
be covered in thorough detail throughout this
manual. Please give each your special attention
as you progress with your installation.
INTRODUCTION
General Information
These fireplaces are conventional radiant heat
fireplaces with standard bar grates, optional
outside combustion air kits and optional deco-
rative glass doors.
The "C" models are designed as heat circulating
fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory fans.
Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical”
installations with nominal dimensions and
are for design and framing reference only.
Actual installations may vary due to indi-
vidual design preferences. However, always
maintain minimum clearances to combus-
tible materials and do not violate any specific
installation requirements.
These fireplaces have been tested and listed
by Warnock Hersey (Report No. J9902-
5865C-231) to U.L. standard 127. These
units are intended for installation in residen-
tial homes and other buildings of conven-
tional construction including commercial,
not in mobile homes.
These fireplaces have been tested for installa-
tion in Canada to ULC-S610. For installations
in Canada, the chimney clearance to com-
bustibles must be 2 inches and the Cold
Climate Kit must be installed.
These fireplace systems are designed for in-
stallation in accordance with the National Fire
Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces
and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211
and in accordance with codes such as the
BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Me-
chanical Code and the Uniform Building Codes.
Chimney and
Termination
Radiant Model Shown
Blower Kit
(Optional)
Circulating Model Shown
Outside
Combustion
Air Kit
(Optional)
Outside
Combustion
Air Kit
(Optional)
Chimney and
Termination
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC-
TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN
TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA-
TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN
THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
When complete these fireplace systems con-
sists of four basic “sub-systems”:
1. The Fireplace
2. The Chimney and Termination
3. The Optional Glass Doors
4. The Optional Combustion Air Kits
5. Optional Cold Climate Kit (Mandatory in
Canada).
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
The fireplace may be placed on or near normal
construction materials*. The combustion air kit,
firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase
flashings) may be placed directly on or against
normal construction materials.* The chimney
requires a minimum 2" air space clearance to
combustibles. The fireplace outer wrapper
requires a minimum 1" air space clearance to
combustibles. A combustible mantle may be
installed 12" above the opening of the fireplace as
per NFPA 211, Section 7-2.3.3. In Canada, the
minimum is 18" above the fireplace opening.
The minimum installed height of the completed
fireplace system is 15' 0". The maximum height
is 60' 0".
The fireplace and chimney system must be
enclosed when installed in or passing through
a living area where combustibles or people may
come in contact with it. This is important to
prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.
For questions, please call your distributor or
the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to
the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby
walls (See pages 16, 17 and 18 ).
CHIMNEY SYSTEM
These fireplaces are designed and code listed
for use with Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney
System only. Always use Security Chimneys
FTF8 chimney components with these fire-
places. Do not modify or alter these compo-
nents as this may cause a potential serious
hazard and void the Warranty.
