Intended Use Statement
Note
: Do not scale drawings. Illustrations in this manual are
not to scale and are intended to show “typical” installations.
Nominal dimensions are given for design and
framing reference only, since actual installations may vary
due to job specific design preferences. Always maintain the
stated minimum clearances to combustible materials. Do
not violate any specific installation requirements.
The Standard EPA qualified fireplace and DM 54
chimney system is tested and listed by Warnock Hersey (In-
tertek Testing Service) - Report No. 315965MID-008 and
Report No.315986MID-006 - to UL 127, and UL 103HT
- 2006. The EPA qualifying emissions tests were conducted
by OMNI-Test Laboratories Report No.: 257-F-06-3.
Standard EPA qualified fireplace systems are also
designed for installation in accordance with the National
Fire Protection Association Standard for chimneys, fireplac
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es, vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA 211).
Standard EPA qualified fireplaces are not listed for use with
fireplace inserts.
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Intended Product Use Statement:
The Standard EPA qualified fireplace and DM 54
chimney systems are intended to burn solid wood fuel, propane
or natural gas.
Note:
Installation of a gas pipe must comply with the Stan
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dard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented
Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60.
This fireplace is not designed to sit directly on a com
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bustible floor system. The Fire-Lite application is designed to
sit on a combustible floor. This fireplace is intended for use as
a supplemental heat source only and is not intended for heavy
use as a primary heating system.
Overfiring, abusive burning or mistreatment will void
any claims (eg. burning construction debris or other highly
flammable material; tossing, kicking or otherwise forcing logs
into the firebox).
Standard EPA qualified fireplace and DM 54 chimney
systems are conventional indoor or outdoor fireplaces designed
to appear like traditional masonry fireplaces. Standard EPA
qualified fireplace and DM 54 chimney system units are in
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tended for installation in residential homes and other buildings
of conventional construction.
Note:
The local authority having code jurisdiction should be
consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
Important areas of concern with the installation of
these fireplaces are: construction of proper load bearing foun
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dation and concrete support slab; code required hearth exten
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sion substrates and supports; proper assembly of components;
clearance to combustible materials; height of chimney; and,
techniques employed in applying finishing materials to the
fireplace opening and hearth extension.
Each of these important topics will be covered in
detail throughout this manual. Installation personnel must give
special attention to each topic as the installation progresses.
All work performed on, near and adjoining the
fireplace and chimney installation must meet or exceed the
specifications and requirements in this manual and the
prevailing local building code.
Subsequent renovations, additions of cabinets and
storage spaces in the enclosure surrounding the fireplace are
also limited to the specifications in this manual and to the
prevailing local building code.
Isokern is not responsible for other construction work
around the fireplace unit.
WARNING:
This fireplace has not been tested for use with glass
doors. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, do not install glass
doors.
Some jursdictions require the use of glass doors.
If glass doors are used, operate fireplace with doors in the
fully open position.
