P/N XG0205
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M40DV-PFC Peninsula Gas Fireplace
Installation
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper
clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing.
Safety, as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when
selecting the fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not
interfere with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an
accessible pathway for Direct Vent installation.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Framing
Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the
fireplace opening, must not project beyond the shaded area shown in
Figure 20b.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
End View
Side View
Figure 2a. Framing dimensions.
Clearances
The
M40DV-PFC
clearances to combustible materials are:
Top*
8"
Rear
1½"
Floor
Combustible
Mantle**
6"
Flue Cover
1 1/2"
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to
a combustible ceiling within the fireplace
enclosure.
** Refer to page 12.
Figure 1. Fireplace dimensions.
Figure 2b. Flue Cover clearance to combustibles when installing the
unit in a top vent configuration.
Top View
WARNING!
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.