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If necessary, remove firebrick to obtain at least the minimum opening requirements.
Cutting any sheet-metal parts of the fireplace, in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed, is prohibited. If the metal floor
is removed, the insert must be placed directly on metal base of metal fireplace.
3.2.1
Existing Fireplace Opening Dimensions
3.0
EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
This fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the fireplace insert and venting.
This fireplace insert may be installed in a bedroom.
Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace insert will produce when determining a location.
3.1
Appliance Placement Considerations
Any chimney clean-outs must fit properly. This fireplace
insert is to be installed into a solid fuel masonry or factory
built non-combustible fireplace that has been installed in
accordance with the national, provincial, state, and local
building codes.
The existing chimney must be comprised of one of the
following:
Factory built solid fuel chimney: 7 in. (178 mm) minimum
inside diameter
Masonry chimney: 6 in. x 8 in. (152 mm x 203 mm) minimum
inside diameter
Existing chimney height:
Minimum: 12 ft. (3.66 m)
Maximum: 50 ft. (15.24 m)
3.2.3
Determine Length of Existing Chimney
1. Remove and discard existing chimney cap.
NOTE: It is helpful to have two people complete the
next step to determine the chimney height.
2. Position one person at the fireplace insert and another
person at the top of the chimney.
3. Measure from the fireplace insert base to the top of the
chimney.
4. Subtract 23” (584 mm), the height of the insert, from
previous measurement. This is the total length of the co-
linear flexible aluminum required for your installation.
Table 3.2, Minimum Opening Requirements
A
Height
23-1/2 in.
597 mm
B
Front Width
33-1/2 in.
851 mm
C
Depth
16-3/8 in.
419 mm
D
Back Width
24-1/2 in.
622 mm
Figure 3.1, Existing Opening Guide
A
B
D
C
Min: 12 ft. (3.65 m)
Max: 50 ft. (15.24 m)
Figure 3.2 Min/Max Existing Chimney Length
WARNING
Due to high surface temperatures, the fireplace insert should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
3.2
Existing Fireplace Specifications
3.2.2
Chimney Specifications
