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KSTDV 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
con
fi
guration to be used, framing and
fi
nishing 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
fi
replace 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 traf
fi
c areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appliance.
•
Never obstruct the front opening of the
fi
replace.
•
Do
not
install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
fl
ammable liquids may be stored.
Y
D
A
B
C
E
Y
X
** Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (X) does not exceed
20’ (610cm). See details in Venting Section.
* When you install your
fi
replace in (D) Room divider or (E) Flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6” (152mm) clearance
must be maintained from the perpendicular wall and the front side edge of the
fi
replace.
A Flat on wall
B **Island
C *Room divider
D *Flat on wall corner
E Chase installation
Y 6” minimum
Figure 3 -
Locate Fireplace
NOTE:
For exterior wall applications, outdoor facing kit
KST500SSDK is required. In these installations, the con-
trol-side of the unit MUST face towards the interior of the
building.
•
Vent pipe routing. See
Venting
section found in this
manual for allowable venting con
fi
gurations.
•
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 speci
fi
c installation
requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.