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111026-01J4
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace 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
upon a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of replace.
3. Set replace directly in front of this open-
ing and slide unit back until nailing anges
touch side framing.
4. Check the level of the replace and shim
with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, the ember protector (provided)
must be placed between the hearth ex-
tension (not supplied) and under bottom
front edge of replace to protect against
glowing embers falling through. If 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 ex-
tend under replace a minimum of 1
1
/
2
".
The ember protector should be made of
galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge mini-
mum) to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure replace to
framing through anges located on sides
of replace.
21.875"
41.375"
41.250"
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
52.183"
17.253"
24.399"
73.798"
MAINTAIN
3
/
4
"
CLEARANCE AT
SIDES AND BACK
OF FIREPLACE
3
/4" CLEARANCE
NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
SELECTING LOCATION
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 on
page 6).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of replace 3/4" minimum*
Floor** 0" minimum
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" minimum
Top spacers 0" minimum
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" minimum
* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Residential Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the ue
gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 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 18, page 11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 7
1
/
2
feet
(minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections
required for outdoor installation).