4. LOCATION IN THE ROOM
The appliance can be installed in the following constructions:
2.1
Solid fuel (Non-combustible) fireplaces
As supplied, this appliance can be installed as an inset in an existing solid fuel type fireplace with a chimney and 3" dia liner (see
fig.1a).
The fireplace must be built in accordance with the national, state provincial or territorial building code recognized by the
authority having jurisdiction, or in the absence of such a code, in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada or the
National Fire Protection Association code in the USA The size of the fireplace recess must be sufficient to accommodate the
appliance case as shown in fig.1a.
The chimney must be swept and both chimney and fireplace checked for soundness before installation of the appliance. The liner
must be a type approved by the enforcing authority and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The appliance must be installed on a non-combustible floor. The floor must be sufficiently flat and level to support the appliance
satisfactorily. Some fireplace constructions have a well in the floor at the back that may need to be filled in. In the USA it is
mandatory that a hard surfaced non-combustible hearth area must be maintained at least 16" in front of the fireplace. This may be
finished in brick, ceramic tile, marble
,
etc. Raising the hearth slightly will help to minimize dust and lint accumulation under the
unit.
In Canada, though not mandatory, we recommend that carpet, soft vinyl or other combustible floor coverings are kept at least 16”
from the front of the furnace since these types of materials may be affected by the high radiant heat output from this appliance.
The minimum clearances from any combustible constructions at the front of the appliance are shown in fig.1b.
These front
clearances apply for all installations.
2.2
Enclosures constructed with combustible materials
#770ZCK Zero clearance kit must be installed where the furnace is intended to be in an enclosure made with wood studding or
other combustible materials.
The enclosure framing requirements are shown in figures 1c through 1f.
Note that in Canada, though not mandatory, we recommend that carpet, soft vinyl or other combustible floor coverings are kept
at least 16” from the front of the furnace since these types of materials may be affected by the high radiant heat output from this
appliance.
Fig. 1a Solid fuel fireplace dimensions
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