INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
(Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 6).
POSITIONING HEATER
When positioning heater, the following conditions
MUST be met! (See Figure 5).
1. The front of flue opening must be positioned
BEHIND rear edge of the lintel to ensure proper
draft. (See Figure 5).
2. Center heater in fireplace opening.
MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
NOTE: Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of
top of side trim panels.
After unit is positioned, mark mounting position of trim
panels as follows:
1. Place side trim panels flat against face of fireplace.
Mark down front edge of trim panel with a pencil to
make a vertical reference line. (See Figure 6).
2. Set top (long) trim panel in place on top of unit.
The panel should be flat against the outside face
of fireplace, and standing vertically. Mark along
lower edge of trim panel with a
pencil to make a
reference line for mounting.
3. Slide unit out of fireplace far enough to work
behind trim panel reference lines.
FIGURE 6 MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
FIGURE 5 POSITIONING
FLUE OPENING
FRONT OF FIREPLACE
4. Mount side trim panels. (See Figure 6).
a. Position trim panel on reference line.
b. Drill mounting holes in center of trim panel mounting brackets to allow for adjustment in and out if neces-
sary.
c. Mount trim panel using self-tapping screws provided.
5. Place top panel back on reference mark. Take top trim panel mounting bracket supplied with unit. Position
bracket so it overlaps rear lip of top trim panel. Drill mounting holes in top of stove using holes in bracket as
guide. Tighten down screws.
6. Now, follow installation procedures in listed direct connect or positive connect kit you are using and install
heater and connect kit in fireplace. If not using one of installation methods shown on (Page 7), continue.
7. Slide unit back into fireplace. Check to be sure that trim panels are properly positioned and lie flat against
front of fireplace. If one or more of panels is out of position, slide unit out and reset by loosening the
mounting screws and repositioning in the slot. Reinstall top trim panel by sliding rear lip of top trim panel
underneath front lip of mounting bracket already secured to top of unit.
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