Specifications

6 63D4004

PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION

1. Check with local building ofﬁ cial for local code requirements

2. Have your chimney and ﬁ replace cleaned and inspected for serviceability before installing appliance. A professional

chimney sweep can provide this service. They can also offer advice or install chimney liners and your insert.

a. Masonary ﬁ replaces and chimney must be inspected for cracks, loose bricks or mortar. The chimney and ﬁ replace

must be cleaned before installing insert. Dirty chimneys can affect performance and cause ﬁ res.

b. Factory built ﬁ replaces should be inspected for cracks, leaky joints, corrosion, warping, and any sign of structural

or mechanical weakness. Correct any faults before installing insert. Check clearances of chimney to combustible

surface as you inspect joints.

3. Plan your chimney connection system that makes the most sense for your particular situation. Make a list of the compo-

nent you will need. There are two basic categories of ﬁ replaces—manufactured and masonary. Chimneys can be steel

or masonary. Liners are available to size the chimney to the insert and provide best performance and safety.

The actual connection from the unit to the chimney is made with adapters. One end will ﬁ t the 6” round ﬂ ue collar and

the other end will ﬁ t the chimney liner. Offset adapters are used in low clearance cases where the ﬂ ue of the ﬁ replace

is recessed quite a bit, or the back of the ﬁ replace is tapered to a smaller dimension than the insert.

Use the dimensions guide on page 3 to help you understand if you will need an offset adapter.

4. Here are a few chimneys and connection types to give you an overview:

NOTE: Flue size is important! The cross sectional area of the chimney should not be larger than 3 times the cross sec-

tional area of the insert.

a. Masonary chimney with sealed throat and partial liner extended above the ﬁ replace damper—This is not a reco-

mended system. It requires the insert be removed to clean the chimney. The mass and overall size of many masonary

chimneys can cause start up problems and creosote that can lead to chimney ﬁ res. Be sure to check the size of the

ﬂ ue.

b. Fully lined masonary chimney—This uses a ﬂ exible or ridge liner that is directly connected to the insert using a

ﬂ exible, rigid or offset adapter. A good installation provides good performance and allows you to clean the chimney

without removing the insert, in many cases.

c. Factory built chimney with full liner—Directly connected to the insert using ﬂ exible, rigid or offset adapters.

5. Review mantel, hearth and clearance to combustibles information on page 11. Add to your list any protective shielding,

hearth or surround components you will need to complete the installation.

6. Order all the installation components from your dealer. Once you have them, you are ready to begin.