UltraGlow G33R-1 Zero Clearance Rear Vent Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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3)
For exterior walls, insulate the enclosure to
the same degree as the rest of the house,
apply vapour barrier and drywall, as per
local installation codes.
(Do not insulate
the fi replace itself.)
4)
The top of the unit must not be closer than
30" (762mm) to the ceiling.
5)
Combustible material may be brought up to
the top and sides of the unit and be covered
with ceramic tiles, bricks, rock or other suit-
1)
Determine the total thickness of facing mate-
rial (e.g. drywall plus ceramic tiles) to allow
the fi nished surface to be fl ush with the front
of the unit. Total facing thickness can vary
from 1/2" (13mm) to 1-1/4" (32mm) thick.
Install Side Nailing Strips, and Top Facing
Support before unit is slipped into position.
See page 10 for assembly details.
able combustible fi nishing materials.
Note: The unit does not have to be com-
pletely enclosed in a chase. The
clearance on top of the unit is 0" to
the standoffs so combustible building
materials can be laid directly on top
of the standoffs. You must maintain
1-1/2" (38mm) clearance from the
vent to combustible materials for fl ex
(1-1/4" for Simpson Dura-Vent).
2)
Frame in the enclosure for the unit with
framing material.
6)
Use steel studs for framing where the
1-1/2" (38mm) clearance from the vent
to combustible material cannot be main-
tained.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
INSTALLATION
The
HeatWave
Duct Kit has different clear-
ance and framing requirements, check the
HeatWave
manual for details.
Vertical Termination or
Vertical Rise with Horizontal
Termination
NOTE:
If this is an outside corner, the minimum
distance between the vent and the outside
corner is 6" (15cm) with AstroCap termination
cap or 12" (30cm) with Dura-Vent termina-
tion cap.
Rear Termination
NOTE:
If this is an outside corner, the minimum
distance between the vent and the outside
corner is 6" (15cm) with AstroCap termination
cap or 12" (30cm) with Dura-Vent termina-
tion cap.
