NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
*Construction Materials:
• framing materials
• paneling
• particle board
• flooring
• millboard
• dry wall
• plywood
• etc.
PRECAUTIONS
Note:
These fireplace systems are not difficult
to install. However, in the interest of safety, it
is recommended that the installer be a quali-
fied or certified “tradesman” familiar with com-
monly accepted fireplace installation and safety
techniques 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
assembly of component parts, height of the
chimney system, the proper use of accesso-
ries supplied by the manufacturer and the
techniques employed in using finishing mate-
rials applied to the wall surrounding the fire-
place, hearth extensions 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.
Note:
Illustrations shown reflect “typical” in-
stallations with nominal dimensions and are
for design and framing reference only. Actual
installations may vary due to individual design
preferences. However, always maintain mini-
mum clearances to combustible materials and
do not violate any specific installation require-
ments.
These fireplaces have been tested and listed by
Warnock Hersey (Report No. J99025865B-231)
to U.L. standard 127. These units are intended
for installation in residential homes and other
buildings of conventional construction includ-
ing 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
Climat 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.
When complete these fireplace systems con-
sists of five 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
and fireplace outer wrapper require a mini-
mum 1"** air space to combustibles
. A com-
bustible mantle may be installed 12" above the
opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211,
Section 7-2.3.3 (1992). In Canada, the mini-
mum 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.
**
Note:
2" clearance to combustibles around
chimney components required in Canada.
WARNING: MODELS THAT HAVE THE
"-2" SUFFIX HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED
WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO
NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG
SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.
Outside
Combustion
Air Kit
(Optional)
Chimney and
Termination
Radiant Model Shown
The "C" models are designed as heat circulating
fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory
fans.
The BRI and BCI models are fully insulated for
installation in colder climates.
WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC-
TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS
IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN
THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
