Owner`s manual

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Installation must be done by a qualifi ed professional service technician.
Prior to installation ensure that all specifi cations, dimensions, and minimum clearances stated in this
manual are observed. You must read all warnings and safety information, and understand all of the
information in this manual. All of these installation requirements must be observed and met.
FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
A. This appliance must be vented directly to the outside in accordance with the current edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54 in U.S.A. and CAN/CSA B149.1 in Canada) and must never be attached to a
chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. This appliance is designed to be installed into an
existing masonry fi replace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or factory built solid fuel, wood, burning
fi replace (listed to UL 127 or ULC S610) only. All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure.
Combustion air is drawn from outside the structure.
B. Cutting any sheet metal parts of the fi replace in which the gas fi replace insert is to be installed is prohibited,
with the exception of the fi rebox fl oor. The metal fi rebox fl oor may be removed/altered to allow additional
room for installation of the insert. Note: a minimum 2" clearance is required between the fi replace fl oor and
the insert. The clearance may be provided by lowering the fi rebox fl oor, placing bricks, etc. See Fig. 20-2.
C. If the factory-built fi replace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 in (37.5 mm) or less
may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the fi rebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This
access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.
Si le foyer préfabriqué ne comporte pas d’orifi ces d’amenée du gaz, un orifi ce d’au plus 37,5 mm (1,5 po)
peut être pratiqué, selon les règles de l’art, dans la partie inférieure des parois ou au fond de la chambre
de combustion. Cet orifi ce doit être obturé au moyen d’isolant incombustible une fois la conduite de gaz
en place.
D. The fi replace fl ue damper must be removed for installation of the gas fi replace insert.
E. The fi replace and fi replace chimney must be completely clean. Brush and vacuum all interior surfaces so
that no embers, soot, or loose combustion deposits can be drawn into the heat circulation fan and blown
into the living area. The fi replace and fi replace chimney must be in good working order and constructed of
non-combustible materials. Inspect chimney clean-outs for proper fi t and seal. If any portion of the chimney
system shows signs of structural or mechanical weaknesses, the faulty portion must be repaired or replaced
prior to installing this appliance.
F. Refractory panels, glass panels, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from the fi replace
(as needed) before installing the gas fi replace insert. Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. Any parts that are removed must be retained for later reinstallation to
restore the fi replace to its original operating condition. The removal of any part must not alter the integrity
of the outer shell of the pre-fab fi replace cabinet in any way. If any parts are removed (or altered) from the
existing fi replace, a Warning Label (see Fig. 20-1 below) must be affi xed inside the fi replace fi rebox. The
label must be visible upon removal of the direct vent insert.
Fig. 20-1 Fireplace Warning Label
WARNING
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN ALTERED
TO ACCOMODATE A FIREPLACE INSERT
AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON
PRIOR TO RE-USE AS A CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE.
Fig. 20-2 Pre-fab fi replace fl oor height adjustment
Pre-fab
fi replace
Fireplace
fl oor
Insert resting
at new
lowered level
(i.e. lowering of
fl oor, placing
bricks, etc.)
Min. 2"
clearance
Combustible
fl oor