Usually, no additional floor support is needed
for the fireplace. The adequacy of the floor
can be checked by first estimating the weight
of the fireplace system. Weights are given
on
Page 28
. Note the floor construction and
consult your local building code to determine
if additional support is needed.
The fireplace may be installed directly on the
floor or on a raised base (for proper guidelines,
refer to “Hearth Extension Requirements”) and
a minimum of 6’8” (2 m) measured from the
base of the appliance to the ceiling is required.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Locating The Fireplace
The best location to install your fireplace is
determined by considering the location of
windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room
where the fireplace is located, allowing space
in front of the unit for the hearth extension and
the mantel, and taking into consideration the
location of the hot air ducts (optional), outside
air kit and chimney.
If possible, you should choose a location where
the chimney will pass through the house without
cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen-
sions
Page 11
).
Marginal Location
Wind Direction
Location
Not
Recommended
Outside Air Intake
Facing the Wind
Location
Not
Recommended
Location Recommended
Figure 10
When selecting the location, the chimney outlet
position and the direction of the wind are impor-
tant factor affecting the chimney performance.
To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind
turbulence, the chimney must:
• Penetrate the highest part of the roof.
• Be installed as far as possible of roof offsets,
trees or any other obstructions that may
cause wind turbulence and back drafts in
the chimney.
• The least amount of offsets (elbows) pos-
sible.
NOTE:
A maximum of 2 offsets is
allowed.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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