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109493-01R 5
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
upon a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the replace.
3. Set the replace directly in front of this
opening and slide unit back until nailing
anges touch side framing.
4. Check the level of replace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between hearth extension
(not supplied) and under bottom front
edge of replace to protect against glow-
ing embers falling through. If the replace
is to be installed on a raised platform, a
Z-type ember protector (not supplied)
must be fabricated to t your required
platform height. The ember protector
should extend under the replace a mini-
mum of 1
1
/
2
". The ember protector should
be made of galvanized sheet metal (28
gauge minimum to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure the replace
to the framing through anges located on
the sides of the replace.
30.125"
58.125"
67.125"
51.25" (42")
59" (50")
92" (42" Models)
100" (50" Models)
65" (42" Models)
71" (50" Models)
Maintain 1
1
/
2
"
Clearance at Sides
and Back of Fireplace
1
1
/
2
" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
To determine the safest and most efcient
location for the replace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clear-
ances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Consider a location where the replace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition-
ing ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit,
page 6).
Back and sides of replace 1
1
/
2
" min.*
Front of replace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening
12" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearance see Mantels,
page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.
* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing
-
or other materials.
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for
straight ue or a ue with one elbow set. The
maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet.
For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum
height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any
system is 50 feet. This measurement includes
the replace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of the
ue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).
1. Frame opening for replace using the
dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
ooring, the replace must be installed