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HZ33CE Gas Fireplace

Caution Requirements

The top, back and sides of the fireplace are defined by 

standoffs. The metal ends of the standoff may 

NOT

 

be recessed into combustible construction.

WARNING

Fire hazard is an extreme risk 

if these clearances (air space) to combustible materials are not 

adhered to. It is of greatest importance that this fireplace and vent 

system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

CLEARANCES

The clearances listed below are Minimum distances unless otherwise stated:

A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air space) to combustible materials. It is of the greatest 

importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions.

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F

G

Clearance:

Dimension

Measured From:

A: *Front Floor Clearance (min.)

0" 

Underside of Unit

B: *Sidewall  (on one side)

9" (229mm)

Side Opening of Unit

C: *Ceiling

     (room and/or alcove)

30" (762mm)

Top Opening of Unit

D: Alcove Width

84" (1219mm)

Sidewall to Sidewall (Minimum)

 E: Alcove Depth

36" (914mm)

Front to Back Wall (Maximum)

 F: Mantel

12" (305mm)

 G: Mantel Clearances

15-3/4" (400mm)

From Top Opening of Unit

C

Close to Ceiling

Flue Clearances

Horizontal - Top

2-1/2"

Horiztonal - Side 

1-1/2"

Horiztonal - Bottom

1-1/2"

Vertical (Flex Vent)

1-1/2"

Vertical (Rigid)

1-1/4"

Summary of Contents for HZ33CE

Page 1: ...d Venting Systems Flex Vent Systems FPI AstroCap Flex Vent Rigid Pipe Vent Systems Simpson Direct Vent Pro American Metal Products Amerivent Direct Security Secure Vent Selkirk Direct Temp Metal Fab Sure Seal 34 9 16 16 407mm 23 584mm 878mm 26 1 16 662mm 406mm 16 NAILING STRIP 2 1 2 64mm 742mm 29 1 4 21 3 8 543mm 26 660mm 29 7 16 747mm 742mm 29 1 4 76mm 3 Framing Dimensions Description HZ33CE G Fr...

Page 2: ...ed fires is failure to maintain required clearances air space to combustible materials It is of the greatest importance that this fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with these instructions C F G Clearance Dimension Measured From A Front Floor Clearance min 0 Underside of Unit B Sidewall on one side 9 229mm Side Opening of Unit C Ceiling room and or alcove 30 762mm Top Openin...

Page 3: ...eme heat this fireplace emits the mantel clearances are critical Combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing are shown in the diagram on the right Note A non combustible mantel may be installed at a lower height if the framing is made of metal studs covered with a non combustible board Drywall Mantel Clearances 2 0 12 6 4 8 10 2 0 12 6 4 8 10 Top opening of Unit 12 305mm 0 3 1 2 89mm 7 ...

Page 4: ...ll cannot extend beyond the metal surface of the unit 5 Tile Finish Option 2 If applying a non combustible finishing material tile slate etc the material can be installed directly onto the metal surface clean front of the unit in the area shown below 29 7 16 747mm 21 3 8 542mm Nailing strip for Tile Finish set back 1 2 Nailing strip for Clean Finish set flush with unit TILE FINISH 1 There are 8 ei...

Page 5: ...nly to the flanges around the firebox opening Rough edges may be visible from an angle To maintain a clean finished edge facing material edges may be finished with a J style trim or metal cornerbead both materials available at your local building or hardware store IMPORTANT Materials used must be NON COMBUSTIBLE CLEAN FINISH 6 If applying a non combustible facing it may be installed over the metal...

Page 6: ...rtical and offset to vertical terminations using one 90o elbow with rigid pipe vent systems for Propane and Natural Gas Unit must be raised 1 Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall Maintain clearances to combustibles Vent must be supported at offsets Note Must use optional rigid pipe adapter when using rigid vent systems Part 510 994 ...

Page 7: ...and one 90o elbow two 45o elbows equal one 90o elbow Note Must use optional rigid pipe adaptor Part 510 994 when using rigid pipe vent systems Refer Rigid Pipe Venting Systems Section Maintain clearances to combustibles Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet Firestops are required at each floor level and whenever passing through a wall A vent guard should be used whenever the terminationis...

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