Installation
900004-01, 04/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
Astria™ Aries Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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Table 10: Combustible Shelf Height—Rear Vent
Model
Rear Vent with two 90° Elbows
Shelf Height
(see table)
No
combustibles
or insulation
in the shaded
area between
the appliance
and the shelf
above it.
≥
3” clearance from shelf to
top of fireplace and/or vent
pipe, whichever is higher
Secure Vent
®
Secure Flex
®
(flex elbow)
Aries 33 / Aries CD 33
34” (864 mm)
34” (864 mm)
Aries 35 / Aries CD 35
35 1/2” (902 mm)
35 1/2” (902 mm)
Aries 40 / Aries CD 40
40 1/2” (1029 mm)
40 1/2” (1029 mm)
Aries 45 / Aries CD 45
45 1/2” (1156 mm)
45 1/2” (1156 mm)
Figure 6: Combustible Side Clearances
Figure 7: Mantel Height
3 1/2 in.
(89 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
Top View of
Fireplace
45
o
Combustible mantel legs may
project beyond either side
of the fireplace opening
as long as they are kept
within the shaded area
illustrated here.
Combustible Materials
Allowed In Shaded Area
“Safe Zone”
Combustible Walls
shown in dark gray
At 6 in. minimum
side wall clearance,
a combustible wall
can project to any
length.
Top View of
Fireplace
45
o
6”
(152 mm)
Combustible materials
allowed in shaded area
“Safe Zone”.
Combustible walls
shown in dark gray
Combustible mantel
legs may project
beyond either side of
the fireplace opening
as long as they are kept
within the shaded area
illustrated here.
At 6” minimum
side wall
clearance, a
combustible
wall can project
to any length.
3 1/2”
(89 mm)
12
(305)
10
(254)
8
(203)
6
(152)
4
(102)
2
(51)
in. (mm)
8 (203)
10 (254)
12 (305)
14 (356)
16 (406)
18 (457)
Hood
Fireplace
Mantel depth
Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels
NOTE: Combustible wall finish materials and/or surround materials must not be allowed to encroach the area defined
by the fireplace front face (black sheet metal). Never allow combustible materials to be positioned in front of or
overlapping the fireplace face (
Figure 41
).
Non-combustible materials, such as surrounds and other fireplace trim, may be installed on the fireplace face, but they
must not cover any portion of the removable glass panel or control compartment.
Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according to the depth of the mantel (
Figure 7
). Mantels
constructed of non-combustible materials may be installed at any height above the fireplace opening. However, do
not allow anything to hang below the fireplace hood.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above
the fireplace.
NOTE: To avoid heat-related finish damage, use finish materials rated 175 °F, or higher, on the underside of the mantel.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
The fireplace is shipped with all gas controls and components installed and pre-wired. Before installing the fireplace,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the shipping carton, and retain the front of the carton (used to protect the fireplace during construction).
2. Remove the shipping pad, exposing the front glass door.
3. Remove the glass door (Page 56).
NOTE: Place the glass door on the shipping carton to protect its surface.
