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ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 03242020
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COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
For cold climate installations, it is especially important to insulate outside the chase cavity, between studs and under the floor on
which appliance rests, if floor is above ground level. Gas line holes and other openings should be filled with approved firestop.
If the fireplace is being installed on a cement slab in cold climates, a sheet of plywood or a raised platform can be placed underneath
to prevent cold transferring to the fireplace and into the room. It also helps to tape the venting for maximum air tightness and to
caulk the firestops.
Wall Access Door Dimensions
Outer Frame
Rough Opening
111/4”/286
mm
x 87/16”/214
mm
913/16”/250
mm
x 615/16”/175
mm
LOCATING THE CONTROLS
The standard control system consists of three major components; the receiver, the remote control and the gas valve.
The remote control is the device by which you operate the fireplace. The receiver and the gas control are at one end of a line set
which will extend approximately 12”/305
mm
from either end of the fireplace. The other end of the line set is connected to the firebox
just left of center. As shipped, the line set is wrapped together and fixed beside the fireplace. Be sure to remove all wraps and ties.
The Wall Access Door is provided with your fireplace and is designed to hold the receiver and gas control. When locating the Wall
Access Door you must consider four types of access:
1. Air access
. Room air must be allowed to flow freely through the door perforations, up through the site-built platform
and above, through the enclosing fireplace chase.
2. Line set access
. The line set is to be unwrapped which allows the controls to be then placed within approximately
50”/1270
mm
from the center of the fireplace,
as the cable runs
.
3. Physical access
. The gas valve/receiver must be readily accessible for maintenance, etc.
4. Wireless access
. The signals from the remote must get to the receiver, inside the access door.
If the Access Door is not used its air access equivalent (25 square inches) as well as line set, physical and wireless access must be
provided.
*** NOTE! ***
While looking at the front of the fireplace, the line set will extend a MAXIMUM of 10” past the fireplace body on either the left or
right side.
MOUNTING THE CONTROLS
Do not place the controls above the level of the burner. If the fireplace is to set directly on the floor, the controls must be placed outside the
non-combustible zone or insulated from the heat from the fireplace.
The Wall Access Door (111/4”/286
mm
high x 87/16”/214
mm
wide outer frame) requires a rough opening of 913/16”/250
mm
high x 615/16”/175
mm
wide. The door should be mounted with the hinge on the left side or with the hinge side down.
ENSURE THAT ALL WIRING AND CABLES ARE CLEAR OF ALL OF THE FANS!
Figure 50
