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KHLDV Series Gas Fireplace
FIrepLace LocatIon
Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent con-
figuration 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, includ-
ing 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 appli-
ance.
•
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 the
Venting
section found in
this manual for allowable venting configurations.
•
These units can be installed in a bedroom. See National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 — (current
edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current edi-
tion), and Local Building Codes for specific installation
requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
Figure 3 -
Locating Gas Fireplace
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long as the
horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed 20'. Refer to
Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration
on
Page 16.
* When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E) flat on wall
corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6" clearance must be maintained
from perpendicular wall and front of fireplace.
Y
E
A
B
C
D
F
Y
X
A Flat on Wall
C Island**
E Flat on Wall Corner*
B Cross Corner
D Room Divider* F Chase Installation
Y 6" Minimum
pre-InStaLLatIon InForMatIon