Installation
Check with your local authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal
building department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc.)
regarding restrictions and installation requirements, and the need to
obtain a permit.
WARNING: IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY
INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN RESULT. FOR YOUR
SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND CLEARANCES. DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR
SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
Location
The CF780 must be installed within the vapor barrier of the home. It
cannot be installed outside, or on a three season porch.
Your CF780 fireplace may be installed in different ways (see Diagram
of framing examples).
Specifications of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in
Diagram 1, Diagram 2, Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3. We recommend
that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace and
chimney) before beginning the actual installation (refer to General
Installation next page).
1. Note the location of roof and floor joists. Choose a location cutting
them if possible.
2. Do not build shelves or cupboards in the area above the fireplace.
This space must be kept empty.
3. We recommend the chimney be installed in the interior of the build-
ing as it will provide better performance than an exterior chimney.
In areas with continuous temperatures below 32°F (0°C) the use
of an exterior chimney may result in operating problems such as
poor draft and excessive condensation of combustion products. If
you do install an exterior chimney we recommend that you install it
within an insulated enclosure (see Installation: Chase Enclosure).
WARNING:
In order to avoid the possibility of exposed insulation or
the vapor barrier coming in contact with the appliance body, it is
recommended that the walls of the enclosure be finished off with
drywall as you would finish any other interior/insulated wall of a
home. This will ensure that clearance to combustibles is maintained
within the cavity. Objects placed in front of the appliance but not
limited to such as sofa's, furniture,etc., must be kept a minimum of
48" (1219 mm) away from the front face of the appliance.
Ceiling Clearance
The ceiling clearance varies depending if the fireplace is installed on
a non-combustible floor or on a combustible floor.
On a non-combustible floor with a non-combustible floor structure,
the ceiling clearance is the distance from the base of the fireplace to
the ceiling.
On a combustible floor or on a combustible floor structure, you need
to install the fireplace on the fireplace bottom standoff thus the ceiling
clearance is the distance from the base of the fireplace bottom standoff
to the ceiling.
For ceiling clearance requirements refer to Table 1 (D).
Framing Examples
Steel Studs
Wood Studs
Wood Stud
96"
Front face & header
–build with steel studs and non-combustible board. Plan out
and frame ventilation grills. Finish with materials such as stone or tile.
Minimum chase height is 96"
Note: Wood studs may be used outside of where the steel studs are located.
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