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Hearth & Home Technologies • PHSI-MCE
Instructions • 2560-973 • 6/20
Ducted Passive Heat System for Heat Management
Ducted Passive Heat - Side Discharge: PHSI-MCE
Passive Heat Appliance Models: MEZZO36-C / MEZZO48-C Series,
CRAVE4836-C / CRAVE6048-C Series, ECHELON36-C / ECHELON48-C Series
Installation Instructions
Leave this manual with party responsible for use
and operation.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal-
lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
DANGER
HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of
burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and shall be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
CAUTION! Do not install damaged components.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Combustible materials MUST NOT overlap or be placed
behind a decorative front.
• DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the
minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum
clearances to combustibles as specified. Overlapping
materials could ignite and will interfere with proper
operation of decorative fronts.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer before
starting installation.
DO NOT
install a damaged kit.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Framing (2 X 4 Studs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Finishing Instructions - Side Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Introduction
The Side Discharge Ducted Passive Heat (PHSI-MCE)
System conveys warm air from the fireplace into the same
room through a front discharge slot connected to the ap-
pliance heat management knock outs with the provided
flex ducting.
Installation of the Ducted Passive Heat kit
must be done in conjunction with the appliance installation.
Installation of this kit MUST be performed by a qualified
service technician.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
DO NOT install the Ducted
Passive Heat (PHSI-MCE) Heat Management System
with models that are not approved. Overheating will occur.
The Side Discharge Passive Heat Kit is not approved for
use on 60 or 72 sized appliances.
The Ducted Passive Heat kit is tested and safe when
installed in accordance with this installation manual. It is
your responsibility to read all instructions before starting
installation and to follow these instructions carefully during
installation.
The Ducted Passive Heat kit is carefully engineered and
must be installed only as specified. If you modify it or any
of its components you will void the warranty, and you may
possibly cause a fire hazard. Installation must be done
according to applicable local, state, provincial, and/or
national codes.
