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 fireplace and DM 54 chimney
system is tested and listed by Warnock Hersey (Intertek
Testing Service) - Report No. 315965MID-008 and Report
No.315986MID-006 - to UL 127, and UL 103HT - 2006.
STANDARD fireplace systems are also designed
for installation in accordance with the National Fire Protec
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tion Association Standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents
and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA 211).
STANDARD Series fireplaces are not listed for use with
fireplace inserts.
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Intended Product Use Statement:
The STANDARD fireplace and DM 54 chimney
systems are intended to burn solid wood fuel, propane or natu
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ral 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 listed in the
back section of this manual is designed to sit on a combustible
floor. See pages 47-55 for specific installation requirements.
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 fireplace and DM 54 chimney systems
are conventional indoor or outdoor fireplaces designed to
appear like traditional masonry fireplaces. STANDARD fire
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place and DM 54 chimney system units are intended for instal-
lation 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 jurisdictions require the use of glass doors.
If glass doors are used, operate fireplace with doors in the
fully open position.
