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WDV See-thru Gas Fireplace
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
FIREPLACE LOCATION
Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent con-
figuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and
whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch,
or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building
code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, includ-
ing permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
•
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows.
Minimum clearances to combustibles
must be main
-
tained.
•
This fireplace may be installed as a room divider or an
island. See
Figure 3
for suggested locations.
•
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appli-
ance.
•
Never obstruct the openings of the fireplace.
•
Do
not
install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
flammable liquids may be stored.
•
Vent pipe routing. See
Venting
section found in this
manual for allowable venting configurations.
•
These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 — (cur-
rent edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current
edition), and Local Building Codes for specific installa
-
tion requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
NOTE
COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
If you live in a cold climate, seal all cracks
around your appliance, and wherever cold air
could enter the room, with noncombustible
material. It is especially important to insulate
the outside chase cavity between the studs
and under the floor on which the appliance
rests, if the floor is above ground level.
A
B
Y
X
LU584a
Locating unit
** Island (A) and room divider (B) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'. Refer to
Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration
on Page 12.
* When you install your fireplace in (B) room divider, a minimum
of 6" clearance must be maintained from perpendicular wall
and front of fireplace.
A Island**
B Room Divider*
Y 4" Minimum
Figure 3 -
Possible Fireplace Locations
NOTE:
Refer to cold climate pilot information on Page 33
for more information on standing pilot vs. intermittent pilot
options.
