DAMPER STOP (Vented Only)
Attach the damper stop clamp to the fireplace damper
blade. Position the clamp to prevent full closure of the
fireplace damper blade.
If the damper stop provided does not fit, the installer shall
install a permanent damper stop that will keep the damper
open to a minimum of 3”.
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Mantle Clearances cont. (Vent Free only)
INSTALLATION
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
Woodwork such as mantles and other combustible material
must be installed as tested per Fig. 3 or Fig. 4.
NOTE:
Heat Resistant Material as shown in Fig. 3 are
materials such as gypsum board, sheetrock, slate, tile,
marble etc.
If mantle and wall are both non-combustible,
mantle clearances are not applicable.
FIREPLACE HOOD (CANOPY)
A hood (canopy) as shown in Fig. 5 is used to
deflect heat away from the fireplace face and
mantle, reducing the chances of heat damage or
discoloration. If using a hood, it must project a
minimum of 4” from the face of the firebox.
Contact your dealer to purchase a fireplace
hood.
INSTALLER:
Please leave these instructions with
the homeowner.
HOMEOWNER:
Please retain these instructions for
future reference.
State or local codes may only allow operation of this unit in a
vented application. Check your state and local codes.
All Hargrove vent free room heaters comply with
IAS U.S. Requirement 5-95.
The installation must conform with state and local
codes or, in absence of local codes, to the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
IMPORTANT:
Before installing in a solid fuel-burning
fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of
soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney
cleaner.
1. Turn the gas supply to OFF.
2. Turn OFF all electrical power to blower (if applicable)
before installing, servicing, or removing.
3. Clean the fireplace floor, walls, and chimney (if used)
of any ashes, soot creosote, or obstruction.
This will
minimize any smell from the fireplace.
We recommend
cleaning by a chimney sweep.
4. Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the
fireplace must be permanently closed at the time of
appliance installation.
5. A mesh fireplace screen must be in place when the
appliance is operating unless other provision for
combustion air are provided, the screen shall have an
opening(s) for introduction of combustion air.
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions carefully
before installing or trying to operate this vent free gas
heater.
WARNING:
GLASS DOORS MUST BE OPEN
WHEN APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.
WARNING:
ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS
UNVENTED GAS HEATER OR IT’S CONTROLS
CAN BE DANGEROUS. IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE HEATER CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,
BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING.
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IMPORTANT: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
the damper must either be permanently welded in the
fully open position or completely removed.
This unit complies with 527 CMR 30.00 vent
free appliance requirements for Massachusetts.
