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CLEARANCES
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 03242020
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ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
These are
NOT
zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be maintained
as described in this manual.
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
When selecting a location for the fireplace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND non-
combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your fireplace.
• Locate the appliance out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.
PLACING THE FIREPLACE
The base upon which the appliance rests must be sturdy, level
and built to safely support at least 500 pounds (230 kilograms).
The base may be the floor or a purpose-built raised platform, e.g.
wood, metal. When placed on a platform, a minimum 24 in
2
(610
mm
2
) opening must be cut through the platform top. The lineset
can be routed through this opening. Room air must be allowed to
flow through the Wall Access Door and the air Inlet openings then
through this platform opening. A linear cutout shape (Figure __)
will perform best.
These are
NOT
zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be
maintained as described in this manual.
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
When selecting a location for the fireplace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND
non-combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your fireplace.
• Locate the appliance out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.
PLACING THE FIREPLACE
The base upon which the appliance rests must be sturdy, level
and built to safely support at least 500 pounds (230 kilograms).
The base may be the floor or a purpose-built raised platform,
e.g. wood, metal. When placed on a platform, a minimum 24 in
2
(610 mm
2
) opening must be cut through the platform top. The
lineset can be routed through this opening. Room air must be
allowed to flow through the Wall Access Door and the air Inlet
openings then through this platform opening. A linear cutout
shape (Figure __) will perform best.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material other than wood. For example, carpet or linoleum bases
are not permitted.
Lift the fireplace by the bottom of the main cabinet, not the
fan assembly.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and
the bottom of the feet.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials of 26” (660
mm) to the top, 11” (280
mm)
on all sides and 4” (100
mm)
to the bottom. Any spacer
or framing used closer than this dimension must be non-
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