INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Open the carton and remove the logs and the chassis.
Remove each of the logs by gripping at either end of the log
while avoiding any undue pressure.
The carton for each model contains the following: grate/
burner assembly, front,middle and rear logs, top twig, 2
screws, 2 brackets and a bag of volcanic ash.
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
The fireplace needs to be prepared before installing the
unit:
A. Turn off the gas supply if the gas line has been run to the
fireplace.
B. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning
fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be
cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualified chimney cleaner.
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Note:
If your fireplace has been cleaned using chemi-
cals or solvents, these products may have been
absorbed into the fireplace hearth and walls and will be
burned off during the initial break-in period.
C. Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the fireplace
shall be permanently closed and sealed at the time of
appliance installation. This will prevent drafts from
disturbing the flames and interfering with complete
combustion of the gas fuel.
LOCATION
When gas logs are to be installed in a fireplace, inspect the
area surrounding it for possible air drafts that may affect the
flames and possibly cause sooting. Such drafts may be
caused by a ceiling fan near the fireplace, a hot air furnace
register or an open door. When burning the logs, carefully
observe the effect of possible drafts o n the flames and take
appropriate measures to eliminate them. For example, the
ceiling fan may be cut off, the hot air register closed, etc.
Centrally locate the gas logs in the fireplace deep enough
into the firepit to accomplish an adequate draft (if use as a
vented appliance is planned). Ensure that the grate’s front
feet sit inside the front edge of the fireplace. Be sure
fireplace meets minimum fireplace dimensions.
To avoid any movement of the unit during operation,
screw the chassis to the floor of the fireplace using the
screws provided. Failure to do so could cause gas
leaks.
Holes are provided just behind the front grate legs, and
should be used for securement of the log set. After locating
the chassis correctly in the fireplace, mark the hole
positions on the fireplace floor. Drill two 1/8” diameter holes
approximately 1/2" deep.
Use the two screws to secure the chassis to the fireplace
floor, (see figure 3).
CLEARANCES
NOTE:
The following instructions regarding installation
clearances and the use and installation of a canopy apply to
use of the appliances as an unvented space heater
in
permitting jurisdictions.
When installed as a vented
decorative gas appliance, the clearances noted below and
the use of a heat-deflecting canopy are not required.
However, it is recommended that these instructions be
followed even when the appliance will be used as a vented
decorative appliance in case local codes change to allow
unvented space heaters or in the event that the flue damper
is inadvertently closed.
Clearances for Unvented Installation in existing
fireplaces, (jurisdiction permitting)
1. Sidewall Clearances:
Clearances from the side of the
fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be
less than 2". (see figure 4A and 4B).
2. Ceiling Clearances:
The ceiling height should not be
less than 62" from the fireplace hearth. (see figure 4A).
3. Mantel Clearances:
The use of a canopy* is optional
depending on mantel clearances to the fireplace opening
and projection profile. (see figure 4C and 4D).
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NOTE:
Mantel clearances may differ for each vent-free
firebox. Refer to the firebox installation instructions for
clearances.
A. Mantel profile:
The minimum distance above the
fireplace opening to combustible material projecting 1-
1/2 ” (tile moldings, breast boards, etc.) is 12-1/2".
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Combustible material projecting 6" (a mantel shelf, for
example) requires a minimum clearance of 19" above
the fireplace opening. Required clearance varies with
the amount of projection, (see figure 4C).
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The mantel profile must fall within the cross -section
shown in figure 4C or 4D.
B. Heat resistant material:
Any heat resistant material
suitable for a continuous operating temperature of
120°C (248°F) must cover the wall surface directly
above the fireplace opening and extend the full width
of the fireplace opening for a distance of 10" above
the opening. (see figure 4C).
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Figure 3
CHASSIS SECUREMENT
LOCATION.
