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• When locating termination cap, it is impor
-
tant to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 8.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra
framing by positioning your fireplace against
an already existing framing member.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall
or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with
450º F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to
coordinate with the exterior finish.
• There must not be
any obstruction such
as bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks
or utility buildings within 24" from the front
of the termination cap.
• Do not locate termination cap where exces
-
sive snow or ice build up may occur. Be
sure to clear vent termination area after
snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of
venting system. When using snow blowers,
do not direct snow towards vent termination
area.
PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Continued
PACKAGING AND REMOVAL
This direct-vent gas fireplace heater is pack
-
aged with:
• one box containing a 4 piece log set located
on the burner in the firebox.
• one bag containing the owner’s manual
with installation instructions, operator’s
guide, and warranty information.
• one bag of glowing ember material.
• one bag of vermiculite hearth treatments.
Remove the shrink-wrap securing the 2 carton
trays to unit. Lift the top carton tray off and
remove 4 corner posts. Discard bottom tray
once unit is moved into position.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
0"
Perpendicular walls
12"
Floor
0"
Ceiling to louver opening
40"
Front
36"
Top of Standoffs
0"
Vent Surfaces
(See venting instruc
-
tion for specific venting
clearances.)
Mantel Clearances (See
Mantel Clearances,
page 8 for specifics on
mantel clearances.)
*Combustible material with a maximum thick
-
ness of 5/8" may be flush with the top front
of fireplace.
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along
with your primary heating sys-
tem. Do not install this fireplace
as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s
circulating blower while using
fireplace. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this fireplace as a
heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4, page 7, shows typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 5, page 7, shows framing for
corner installation. All minimum clearances
must be met.
For overall unit dimensions, framing allow
-
ances and vent collar locations, see Figure
6, page 7.
For available accessories for this fireplace,
see
Accessories
on page 39. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figures 7 and 8, page 8 for proper height and
clearances. You can install noncombustible
mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may dis-
color!
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
15"
36"
25"
