Marginal Location
Wind Direction
Location
Not
Recommended
Outside Air Intake
Facing the Wind
Location
Not
Recommended
Location Recommended
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Locating The Fireplace
The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering
the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where
the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth
extension and the mantel, and taking into consideration the location of
the hot air ducts (optional), outside air kit and chimney. If possible, you
should choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house
without cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimensions on
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).
Usually, no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. The ad-
equacy of the floor can be checked by first estimating the weight of the
fireplace system. Weights are given in the appendix. Next, measure the
area occupied by the fireplace. Note the floor construction and consult
your local building code to determine if additional support is needed.
This fireplace must be installed on a 1/2” minimum non-combustible
surface and at a minimum of 80” measured from the base of the appli-
ance to the ceiling is required.
When selecting the location, the chimney outlet position and the direction
of the wind are important factor affecting the chimney performance. To
allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind turbulence, the chimney must:
• Penetrate the highest part of the roof.
• Be installed as far as possible of roof offsets, trees or any other
obstructions that may cause wind turbulence and back drafts in the
chimney.
• The least amount of offsets (elbows) possible.
NOTE:
A maximum of
2 offsets is allowed.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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