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Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev# 07022020
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PLANNING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
PLANNING YOUR GAS FIREPLACE
Element4 Gas Fireplaces
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Before You Begin
• Since the Element4 fireplaces are vented gas appliances they must be installed by a
qualified installer.
Your sales representative can help you choose the appropriate professional.
Overall Design
• One of the many features of the Element4 fireplace is its use of convective air flow.
• As the air within the enclosing walls, or chase, is warmed by the fireplace it rises and then exits the
Convection Air Outlet(s). The warm air in the chase is then replaced by room air which enters through
the Room Air Inlets. As this warm air cools it falls toward the floor where it’s drawn into the inlet and the
cycle repeats.
• The Room Air Inlets are part of the fireplace and cannot be blocked or adjusted. The amount of square
area required for your Convection Air Outlet(s) is determined by the fireplace model and is listed in the
installation manual.
• As seen in the illustrations, below, the outlets may be placed in a number of locations to accommodate
all types of designs. In all cases, though, your design must allow the free flow of air through the chase.
Convection Air Outlets
near ceiling showing
warm air flow.
Half-wall configuration
with Convection Air
Outlet set into top.
Convection Air
Outlets set into
bottom of reveal.
Convection Air
Outlets set on
side walls.