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BLDV7 Series Gas Fireplace
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
FIREPLACE LOCATION
Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent
configuration to be used, framing and finishing details,
and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall
switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local
building code agency to ensure compliance with local
codes, including permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
•
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows.
Minimum clearances to combustibles
must be main-
tained.
•
This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a
corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to
Figure 3
for
suggested locations.
•
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appliance.
•
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
•
Do
not
install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
flammable liquids may be stored.
•
Vent pipe routing. Refer to
Venting
section found in this
manual for allowable venting configurations.
•
These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 — (cur-
rent edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current
edition), and Local Building Codes for specific installa
-
tion requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
Y
E
A
B
C
D
F
Y
B
X
LU584-1
Locating unit
2/4/99 djt
Figure 3 -
Possible Fireplace Locations
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'.
* When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E) flat
on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 4" clearance must
be maintained from perpendicular wall and front of fireplace.
A Flat on Wall
B Cross Corner
C Island**
D Room Divider*
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
Y 4" Minimum
