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General
Approvals & codes
This appliance is certified by International Approval Services for use in Canada and the USA. The
appliance is for installation connected to an approved 4” metal B type vent.
This appliance is supplied for use with natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP gas with Kit
#554LPK.
The appliance complies with CGA P.4.1, Testing method for measuring annual fireplace efficiencies.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1or the Canadian installation code CAN/CGA-149. Only qualified licensed or
trained personnel should install the appliance.
Ratings
¹When converted using kit #554LPK
²Tested to
CAN/CGA - 2.17 Gas fired appliances for use at high altitudes
. In the USA installations
may require deration over 2000ft - Check local codes.
Location
The President FS can be installed as a free standing unit with connected to a suitable type “B” vent or
connected to an existing masonry chimney—see the section Dimensions & Clearances on page 3.
The installation
must
conform to the minimum clearance dimensions shown in Dimensions &
Clearance on page 3.
An existing masonry chimney must be cleaned and checked to make sure that it is safe for use.
Reline the chimney with an approved 4” flue liner installed according to the instructions supplied with
the liner.
The appliance is suitable for fixing to the floor. If the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile
or other combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
CAUTION! A GAS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING A
SEPARATE SOLID-FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Natural Gas Propane Gas
1
Altitude (ft)
0–4,500
Input Maximum (Btu/h)
20,500
19,000
Input Mnimum (Btu/h)
6,500
12,500
Manifold Pressure (in w.c.)
3.5–3.9
10.3–10.7
Minimum Supply Pressure (in w.c.)
5.0
11.0
