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INSTALLATION PLANNING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#ABY R.2 October 2020
3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING
3.1 Fireplace Placement
Clearance Requirements
WARNING: Follow all instructions and clearances as outlined
throughout this manual.
See Figure 3.2, Placement Clearance Requirements on page 11 for
illustration.
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Location of doors and windows on all floors of the home in
relation to the fireplace and chimney must be considered and be
in compliance with applicable codes, if any.
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This fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the fireplace and venting.
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The fireplace must be placed directly on wood or non-
combustible surface (not linoleum or carpet) extending the
entire depth and width of the fireplace enclosure and hearth
extension. See sections 3.7 and 3.8.
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Metal sealing strips must be used under the fireplace and hearth
extension. See section 3.8 Hearth Extension on page 16 for
more information.
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Due to high surface temperatures, the fireplace should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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The minimum hearth extension floor area is 16” (406mm) in
front of the fireplace opening and 8” (203mm) beyond each
side of the fireplace opening. The minimum hearth extension
must be insulated with non-combustible floor protection with a
minimum insulation R-value of 0.8.
Manufactured hearth materials have a published
R value
(resistance to heat)
or k
value (conductivity of heat)
. Use the
following formula to convert a k value to a R value
R=1/k x inches of thickness
. See section 3.9 Alternate Floor
Protection Material on page 17 for full equation.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace will
produce when determining a location.
3.2 Zone Heating
The Albany wood fireplace is an appliance that provides zone heating.
Zone heating effectively heats the area the appliance is installed
in, as well as the spaces connected to that area. Zone heating is a
great method to complement a primary heating source, such as a
conventional oil, gas, or electric heating system.
To increase the effectiveness of zone heating, consider where the
family spends the most of the time. This is normally the family
room. By locating your fireplace in this area, you will maximize
the effectiveness of the appliance’s heat production. Other factors
affecting your heating capabilities will be your house size, type and
amount of insulation in your home, the use of optional heat transfer
kits, and your climate zone.
Optional heat transfer kits are a great method to move heat to other
sections of the house. The Albany wood fireplace is approved for use
with part #HTK-INT. This kit contains flexible pipe that is connected to
a wall mounted fan to transfer heat from the fireplace. See additional
information in the heat transfer kit manual. Ceiling fans are an
additional mechanism to promote good air movement to fully utilize
the heat produced from your fireplace.
3.3 Moving the Appliance
This appliance is heavy. We recommend a team lift when moving,
placing, and positioning the appliance.
On both sides of the appliance, there are lift handles that allow a
hand lift. These lift handles can be removed by removing the (4) wing
nuts securing the handles to the fireplace.
Figure 3.1, Lift Handles
