FP16
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1.3
Fireplace Installation
CAUTION
BEFORE CLOSING THE WALLS, MAKE SURE THAT THE AIR CONTROL MECHANISM, THE FLUE DAMPER
AND THE DOOR MECHANISM WORK PROPERLY. SEE SECTION 2.2.5 - Air Intake Control and Chimney
Damper FOR THEIR LOCATION ON THE FIREPLACE. ALSO SEE SECTION 1.3.17 - Access door for
counterweight.
1.3.1
Installation of Standoff
Before installing the fireplace, two standoffs must be secured to the top of the appliance. These parts are
required to maintain proper clearances to combustible materials. You will find the standoffs in the firebox
and the screws in the owner’s manual kit.
Align the holes of the spacers
(A)
with the pre-drilled holes on
top of the fireplace and secure them with the 8 screws provided
(B)
, as shown.
Figure 12 : Installation of spacers
1.3.2
Transportation Packaging
To facilitate transportation of the FP16 fireplace before installation, we have designed a transportation
packaging that allows reducing the weight. The fireplace refractory panels are in a box you can carry
separately. We suggest you install the refractory panels after the setting up of the fireplace. To install the
refractory panels, see Section
1.3.15 - Moulded Refractory Brick Panels Installation.
1.3.3
Locating the FP16
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Saint-Laurent Wood Fireplace
The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors and
the traffic flow in the room. Figure some space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel,
the location of the heat distribution systems, the fresh air intake kit and the chimney. If possible, choose a
location where the vent will not interfere with any truss, roof beams, wall studs, water pipes or electrical
wiring. It may be easier to relocate the fireplace than to rework the building structure. Also choose a
location that allows installing the least amount of offsets in the chimney.
