INSTALLATION
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6.4 Connect Vent Pipe to Air Duct
IMPORTANT: Proper operation of this appliance requires
exhaust and combustion air pipes to be connected to the
correct collar, on both the termination kit and the gas fireplace
insert air duct.
1. Place previously removed air duct (Section 6.2 on page
16) into existing fireplace opening.
2. Connect exhaust vent pipe (red marking) to exhaust collar
on air duct. Apply a bead of sealant (provided) around
exhaust pipe and slide inside collar marked ‘EX’. Secure
with provided (3) ½ in (13 mm) self-tapping screws. Apply
additional sealant around joint to ensure an air tight seal.
3. Connect air intake vent pipe to intake collar on air duct.
Apply a liberal bead of sealant around intake collar on air
duct. Slide combustion intake pipe over the collar and secure
with provided (3) ½ in (13 mm) self-tapping screws. Apply
additional sealant around joint to ensure an air tight seal.
4. Visually check vent pipe connection to air duct.
6.5 Place and Secure Appliance
1. Slide the gas fireplace insert into existing fireplace opening
until the channels on top of the appliance are aligned with
the air duct.
2. Insert the air duct pull rod handle through access slot at the
top of appliance and place pull handle hook through the hole
in pull rod. Simultaneously push the gas insert into existing
fireplace and pull the air duct forward until seated.
3. Secure air duct to appliance by using slots at the top of
the appliance to secure with (2) ½ in (13 mm) sheet metal
screws (included in components packet).
4. Use the pull rod handle to pull the air duct back to starting
position. Remove pull handle. Verify vent system connection.
5. If necessary, level the gas insert by threading leveling bolts
(included in components packet) into nuts at the bottom
of the insert (2 each side). Verify appliance is properly
positioned.
FLEXIBLE PIPES
SHEET METAL
SCREWS (3 TOTAL)
SEALANT
SEALANT
AIR DUCT
Figure 6.5, Air Duct in Existing Fireplace
Figure 6.6, Secured Vent Pipes to Air Duct
Figure 6.4, Seated Air Duct
(shown without venting attached for clarity purposes only)
PULL ROD
SECURE WITH (2) SCREWS
ALIGNED
GAS INSERT
Figure 6.7, Aligned Gas Insert in Existing Fireplace