Excalibur P95-2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Locate appliance
a) Room location, page 6
b) Clearances to Combustibles,
pages 6-7.
c ) Mantle Clearances, page 7
d) Framing & Finishing Requirements,
page 7.
e) Facing and Hearth Requirements,
page 8.
f )
Venting Requirements, pages 9-17.
2) Assemble Top Standoffs, page 9. (NOTE:
must be done before installing unit into
fireplace.)
3) Install vent, pages 17-21.
4) Make gas and electrical connections. Test
the pilot. Must be as per diagram. Page 22.
5) Install brick panels (optional), page 24.
6) Install log set where indicated on
pages 24-25.
7) Install Front Facade, page 26.
8) Install Optional Screen Door, page 26.
9) Install optional Wall Switch, Remote Con-
trol, or Wall Thermostat, page 28.
10) Final check.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing
correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The P95-NG2 or P95-LP2 Direct Vent Fireplace
must be installed in accordance with these in-
structions. Carefully read all the instructions in this
manual first. Consult the "authority having juris-
diction" to determine the need for a permit prior to
starting the installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure this fireplace is installed in
compliance with manufacturer's instructions and
all applicable codes.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards
and ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the current Canadian or Na-
tional Gas Codes, CAN1-B149 or ANSI
Z223.1 Installation Codes.
2) The appliance when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes, or in the absence of local
codes with the current National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Cana-
dian Electrical Code.
3) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and vent should
be enclosed.
4) This appliance must be connected to the
specified vent and termination cap to the
outside of the building envelope. Never
vent to another room or inside a building.
Make sure that the vent is fitted as per
Venting instructions.
5) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
6) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
7) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
8) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
9) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection while doing required maintenance.
10) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings when cutting holes for
termination.
11) Under no circumstances should this appli-
ance be modified. Parts that have to be
removed for servicing should be replaced
prior to operating this appliance.
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON. THE AP-
PLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED
BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST AN-
NUALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE PERSON. MORE FRE-
QUENT CLEANING MAY BE RE-
QUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT
FROM CARPETING, BEDDING MA-
TERIAL, ETC. IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT CONTROL COMPART-
MENTS, BURNERS AND CIRCULAT-
ING AIR PASSAGEWAYS OF THE
APPLIANCE BE KEPT CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LO-
CATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE
FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF
HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES,
ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE
GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY
TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE
CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS
THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMA-
BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLI-
ANCE.
12) Installation and any repairs to this appliance
should be done by a qualified service per-
son. A professional service person should
be called to inspect this appliance annually.
Make it a practice to have all of your gas
appliances checked annually.
13) Do not slam shut or strike the glass door.
14) Under no circumstances should any solid
fuels (wood, paper, cardboard, coal, etc.)
be used in this appliance.
15) The appliance area must be kept clear and
free of combustible materials, (gases and
other flammable vapours and liquids).
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
