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DW2500X02
30004581
Clearance to Combustible Constructions
1. Remove all boxes of firebricks and any packaging
from inside the appliance.
2. Clean out the masonry fireplace ensuring the ashes
are placed in a metal container.
3. Remove or lock open the damper plate in the ma-
sonry fireplace.
4. Contact local building, fire officials or authorities
having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
5. The insert must be installed in compliance with the
minimum clearances to combustible constructions
and floor protection stated on appliance certifica-
tions label (located on back of unit) and listed below.
Installation
A
B
C
D
E
F
ST1022
DW2500 clearances
10/08
Refer to Page 5 for further instructions about floor
protection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE MINIMUM CLEAR-
ANCES REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN AN UN-
SAFE INSTALLATION.
6. Install the refractory bricks. (Fig. 3)
7. Install faceplate onto insert. (Page 7) The trim
should fit against the face of the fireplace. If this is
not a good fit, a 2” (51 mm) wide strip of fiberglass
insulation can be used to insure a good fit.
Mantel
Top Trim
Face Plate
Floor Protector
Side W
all
Side
T
rim
Floor
12”
(305 mm)
Max
ST1022
Clearance to Combustible Constructions
A
Unit to Side Wall
12” (305 mm)
B
Unit to Top Trim
10” (254 mm)
C
Unit to Side Trim
10” (254 mm)
D
Unit to Mantel
17” (430 mm)
E
Floor Protector Front
16” (405 mm) in the US
18” (457 mm) in Canada
F
Floor Protector Side
8” (203 mm)
Refer to Page 6 for Floor Protection requirements
Figure 2
Clearance to Combustibles
