NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
For cold climate installations, seal all cracks
around the appliance with noncombustible
material and wherever cold air could enter
the room. It is especially important to insulate
outside cavities between studs and under floor
on which the appliance rests, if floor is above
ground level. Gas line holes and other openings
should be caulked with high temperature caulk
or stuffed with unfaced fiberglass insulation. If
the fireplace is being installed on a cement slab,
in cold climates, a sheet of plywood or other
raised platform can be placed underneath to
prevent conducting cold up into the room. It
also helps to sheetrock inside surfaces and tape
for maximum air tightness and caulk firestops.
NOTE: The following requirements reference
various Massachusetts and national codes
not contained in this document.
Requirements for the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
These appliances are approved for installation
in the US state of Massachusetts if the following
additional requirements are met:
• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed
in accordance with 527 CMR 30.
• Installation and repair must be done by a
plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts.
• The flexible gas line connector used shall
not exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in
length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a
T-handle type valve.
• Unvented appliances may NOT be installed
in bedrooms or bathrooms.
• A working smoke detector must be installed
in the area where vent-free appliances are
installed.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-fired
supplemental room heaters shall provide to
each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon
sale of the unit.
Not to Scale
Figure 1
CAUTION
Do not install in the vicinity where
gasoline or other flammable liq-
uids may be stored. The Vent-Free
firebox must be kept clear and free
from these combustible materials.
WARNING
Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger insert or other acces-
sory not approved for use with this
appliance.
WARNING
Do not install these built-in Vent-
Free fireboxes in sleeping quarters,
or in recreational vehicles.
WARNINGS
Do not install these appliances:
•
Where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 42" from the front
of the Vent-Free room heater.
•
In high traffic areas.
•
In windy or drafty areas.
LOCATION OF FIREBOX
Carefully select the best location for installation
of your built-in Vent-Free firebox. The following
factors should be taken into consideration:
• Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork
and windows.
• Location must not be affected by drafts
caused by kitchen exhaust fans, return air
registers for forced air furnaces/air condi-
tioners, windows or doors.
• Installation must provide adequate ventila-
tion and combustion air.
• Do not install this firebox in a sleeping room
or bathroom.
• Location should be out of high traffic areas
and away from furniture and draperies due
to heat from firebox.
• Never obstruct the front opening of the
Vent-Free firebox or restrict the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
• Minimize modifications to existing construc-
tion. See Figure 1 for location suggestions.
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXI-
ATION HAZARD
Improper adjustment, alteration,
service, maintenance, or instal-
lation of this heater or its controls
can cause death or serious injury.
Read and follow instructions and
precautions in User’s Information
Manual provided with this heater.
