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Table of Contents

Before You Begin Installation .............................................................................................................................................3

Clearances and Mantel Height Requirements .................................................................................................................... 4

Locating Your Fireplace .....................................................................................................................................................5

Hearth Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................5

Chimney Height, Offset and Clearance Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6

Combustion Air Requirements...........................................................................................................................................7

Framing Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Mobile Home Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 8

Doors for the GranView ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Heated Air Ducting Options ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Clean Face Kit .................................................................................................................................................................10

Facing .............................................................................................................................................................................10

Blower Installation and Electric Wiring Diagram ...............................................................................................................11

Unit Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................... 12-15

Installing the Refractory Liner and Baffle .........................................................................................................................16

Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Generating Maximum Heat Output .................................................................................................................................19

Refueling Your Fireplace ..................................................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Starting the Fire ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Combustion Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Negative Pressure in the Home ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Important Notices ..........................................................................................................................................................22

Summary of Contents for The GranView

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Instructions Keep these instructions for future use GranView Clean Burning Zero Clearance Fireplace The 800 367 7976 wilkeningfireplace com 9608 State 371 NW Walker MN 5648...

Page 2: ...Home Installation Requirements 8 Doors for the GranView 9 Heated Air Ducting Options 9 Clean Face Kit 10 Facing 10 Blower Installation and Electric Wiring Diagram 11 Unit Diagrams 12 15 Installing th...

Page 3: ...er gas logs gas starters or flame colorants Do not use coal or charcoal in this fireplace unit 6 Do not connect this appliance to a chimney flue that is serving another appliance 7 Never use gasoline...

Page 4: ...e stop spacer and roof flashings may be placed directly on or next to normal construction materials The minimum recommended interior chase width is 55 The minimum chase depth is 24 The interior chase...

Page 5: ...ducting of heated air Raised hearths must extend 16 in front of and 8 to each side of the fireplace opening Floor level hearths may have a minimum of a 16 noncombustible protrusion but 20 is recommen...

Page 6: ...is employed Install and seal a storm collar to the section of chimney penetrating the flashing to prevent moisture from entering the chimney structure The roof penetration must meet the minimum cleara...

Page 7: ...This is done to reduce the chance of smoke migrating from one chimney to the other The Chase Enclosure The chase is a framed structure created to encase the fireplace and chimney system A chase should...

Page 8: ...h material to be installed on Use the Micore board provided to protect a raised combustible hearth structure or combustibles located below the finished hearth for floor level installations Any part of...

Page 9: ...Co must be used for all top vent applications A minimum clearance of 6 must remain between the top of the top vent assembly and the finished ceiling The bottom of the top vent must be a minimum of 6 a...

Page 10: ...variable speed 210 CFM 8 round inline blower This blower should be located directly behind the inlet vent housing and attached to the flexible plastic duct Make sure this blower is accessible for serv...

Page 11: ...is mounted to the base of the fireplace at center 4 behind the lower grill using the wing nuts provided in the blower kit The blower assembly has two predrilled holes in the plate that slide over the...

Page 12: ...5 to standoffs 43 unit face 1 4 3 18 11 3 16 48 50 5 37 4 2 Top standoff 24 to standoff 8 13 21 8 13 Side standoff 4 air supply 8 clean face inlet 9 14 7 12 9 18 7 4 Side standoff 4 heat duct connecti...

Page 13: ...s Shown with optional top vent framing Finished frame opening 45 6 minimum to louver 11 11 Louver 55 Interior chase width recommended Outside air vent Create S trap Side mantel leg trim 16 6 16 8 2x4...

Page 14: ...nts can go to front side or back of the fireplace chase Top vent kit 12 minimum if vents are installed in hearth Upper steel baffle with holes Baffle support tabs Baffle 7 Air tubes Angle refractory p...

Page 15: ...add 5 to total width for this upstairs fireplace If ducting to the left no additional width is required 17 inch offset shown 12 raised hearth shown 12 raised hearth shown 30 degree no offset support...

Page 16: ...onnect them on the top center edge Place the four side pieces in place part 4 start by sliding the front ones in position before each back one Place the refractory panel part 5 over the top edge of th...

Page 17: ...added to the installation do so now see page 11 for the on board blower Reinstall the lower grill 8 Install the doors See page 9 9 Finish facing of the fireplace and hearth area See page 10 11 10 Ins...

Page 18: ...ed position Verify that the doors are fully closed summon the fire department alert your family of the possible danger and evacuate the premises A chimney fire is a serious condition that may result i...

Page 19: ...ill exhaust the fire and create a buildup of gasses in the combustion chamber Front Clearance Keep any combustible materials at least 3 feet away from the front of this fireplace This includes furnitu...

Page 20: ...nual inspection before the first fire of the year to verify that all components are working properly and that the chimney is ready for use We recommend contacting a Certified Chimney Sweep or your dea...

Page 21: ...me With the advent of tighter homes it has become apparent that the lower levels of these homes will have a lower pressure level than the upper areas This is caused by the stack effect of the house th...

Page 22: ...lure to use or install this fireplace as stated in this manual will void all warranties and may create a dangerous condition which may result in loss of property or life Never plug the outside air sup...

Page 23: ...cludes enough for entire door assembly GVDGK Glass Panel for Rectangular Tudor GVRCGTD Glass Panel for Arched Tudor GVACGTD Glass Panel for Rectangular Single Door GVRCGSD Removable Log Retainer GVLR...

Page 24: ...Wilkening Fireplace Co Walker Minnesota Visit our website at wilkeningfireplace com...

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