Installation guide

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Part No. XG0512
Rio DX Cast Stove
Choosing a Location
The fireplace may be installed in any location that mantains clear-
ances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety,
as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting
the fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere
with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for vent installation. Refer to page 4 - Vent Installation for
more information.
The Rio's dimensions are shown below:
Installation
Figure 1. Stove dimensions.
Front View
Side View
When installing this stove in an alcove, the minimum clearance from
the top of the stove to a combustible surface is 42". (Minimum 1"
clearance must be maintained around the vent pipes.)
Figure 2a. Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces.
Top View
Clearances
The Rio DX Cast Stove's minimum clearances to combustible
materials are:
A - Back* 3 ½"
B - Control Side† 24"
C - Right Side 10 ½"
D - Floor 0"
E - Top** 44"
F - Corner*** 2"
* See diagrams below for explanation.
** Clearance from the top of the stove to a
combustible ceiling.
† Clearance may be reduced to 10 ½ only
when installing in a corner installation.
Figure 2b. Minimum 2" clearances to combustible surfaces for a
corner installation.***
***When installing the DXFS in a corner application, the clearances
may be further reduced to 2", only when an on/off/ remote/ or
thermostatic control is installed in an accessible location. If this
on/off/ remote/ or thermostatic control is not installed, then
the clearance of 10 1/2" must be maintained.