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CLEARANCES
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 07022020
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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 (Figure
__
) must be
sturdy, level and built to safely support at least 800 pounds (363
kilograms). The base may be the floor or a purpose-built raised
platform, e.g. wood, metal. When placed on a platform, an 8” (203
mm)
x 6” (152
mm)
opening must be cut through the platform top.
The lineset can be routed through this opening. Room air must be
allowed to flow through convection air inlets and then through
this platform opening.
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-
combustible (e.g. metal).
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72” (1830
mm)
.
• When installing the venting, the following clearances to
combustible materials MUST be maintained:
a. 3” (76
mm)
above any horizontal venting
b. 1” (25
mm)
to venting sides or below any horizontal
venting
• Do not block or restrict the Air Inlet, located between the
standoff frame and glass.
The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
Clearance to combustibles summary:
Back: 11” (280
mm)
Front: 11” (280
mm)
Sides: 11” (280
mm)
Top:
26” (660
mm)
Floor: 4” (100
mm)
The
Floor
dimension (above) is measured from the bottom of
the firebox. When the adjustable feet are in their lowest position
the required clearance to the floor is maintained.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material. A piece of non-combustible material must be laid on top
of the platform the fireplace sits on.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and the
bottom of the feet.
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.
Figure 16
