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PRECAUTIONS
!
The most important areas of concern dealing with the fireplace installation are clearances to combustible
materials, secure assembly of components parts, the height of the chimney system, the proper use of
accessory equipment and the techniques used in using finishing materials applied to fireplace surrounds,
hearth extensions and wall coverings. Each of these topics will be covered in greater detail throughout
this manual.
Please give special attention to these instructions as you progress with your
installation.
F
IREPLACE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Move the fireplace into the desired position (follow the recommendations below for enclosure).
2.
Install the outside air assembly (or assemblies) - refer to page 13.
3.
Install the enclosure surrounding the fireplace (refer to the sections "Enclosure" below and " Facing
and Mantel" on page 12).
4.
Install the hearth extension (see page 12). Make sure the gap between the fireplace and the hearth
extension is sealed.
L
OCATING THE
S
ECURITY
F
IREPLACE
Do not place the fireplace on carpeting, vinyl or other soft surface floor coverings. It may, however, be
directly placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surface materials.
A
DJACENT WALL
A wall perpendicular to and in front of the fireplace
front facing must be at least 18" (460 mm) from the
fireplace opening. A wall at 45º to the front facing
and starting at the fireplace’s outer edge is
permitted. Projections within this area are
permitted. See figure 4.
Figure 4
E
NCLOSURE
1.
WARNING
:
Do not place loose insulation or any other material in the space around the fireplace or
the chimney. Insulation placed on or around the fireplace or chimney may cause adjacent wood to
overheat and catch on fire.
2.
The fireplace must be installed against a finished wall (like drywall finish). It must not be installed
against a vapor barrier or exposed insulation (see figure 5).
3.
The fireplace is zero clearance. Combustible materials like wood, plywood, particle board or drywall
can be in direct contact with the fireplace reinforcements.
Two inch (50 mm) clearance to
combustibles
must be kept around the chimney.
4.
WARNING
:
The top of the fireplace is not zero clearance. Do not place any insulating material in the
space above the fireplace for a height of 7 feet from the base of the fireplace.
5.
Do not block the fireplace’s hot air vents or air inlets as this will cause the fireplace to overheat.
