LG Electronics 2800HT Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
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QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc-
ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise
when wood burning appliances are improperly installed.
The installer must follow all of the manufacturer's in-
structions.
The installation of a wood burning appliance must con-
form to local codes and applicable state and federal
requirements. Familiarity with these requirements be-
fore installation is essential. Important considerations to
discuss with local building officials include:
1. Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code,
State or Regional Codes)
Electrical codes: The blower system has a
flexible electrical cord that must be electrically
grounded per local codes or per electrical codes:
In USA, NEC, ANSI / NFPA 70-1987.
In Canada, CSA C22.1
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IN-
STRUCTIONS: THIS APPLIANCE IS
EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTEC-
TION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND
SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RE-
CEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. DO
NOT ROUTE POWER CORD UNDER OR IN
FRONT OF APPLIANCE.
2. Local amendments?
3. Is a permit required - cost?
(You may wish to contact your insurance company
to ask if they require this).
4. Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
SMOKE DETECTORS
Since there are always several potential sources of fire
in any home, we recommend installing smoke detec-
tors. If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway
adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occa-
sional false activation from the heat produced by the
fireplace insert). If your local code requires a smoke
detector be installed within the same room, you must
follow the requirements of your local code. Check with
your local building department for requirements in your
area.
IMPORTANT – THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
AP-
PROVED FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MANUFAC-
TURED (MOBILE) HOME IN CANADA OR IN THE
USA.
FLOOR PROTECTION
This appliance requires a heat resistant non-
combustible approved fireplace hearth or hearth exten-
sion. If the floor protection is to be stone, tile, brick,
etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continu-
ous non-combustible surface.
This protected area must extend a minimum of 18" (457
mm) to the front of the fuel door opening and 8" (203
mm) beyond both sides of the fuel door opening.
HEARTH PROTECTION
CHIMNEY INSPECTION
The existing fireplace should be inspected by a local fire
marshal or qualified installer for adequate serviceability
prior to installing this appliance.
Factory built fireplace (not approved in Canada): If
any portion of the chimney system shows signs of
structural or mechanical weaknesses, such as:
cracks, leaky joints, corroded or warped surfaces.
Look for obvious bulges in the lining, which may indi-
cate the need to replace that section (use a bright
flashlight. Any faulty portion must be repaired or re-
placed prior to installing this appliance. Also, inspect
the attic to see that the chimney has proper clearance
to combustible framing members.
Masonry fireplace: The chimney should have no
cracks, loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, or
blockage. Any necessary repairs should be done by a
qualified mason.
If the existing fireplace flue system is dirty or has some
obstruction in it, clean it. A dirty chimney can cause
your insert to smoke when refueling, and can result in a
chimney fire. An oversized chimney may result in less
than optimum performance. Installations into a large
masonry chimney may require a liner to improve per-
formance.
8" USA
9½" (241 mm) –
CANADA
18" (457 mm)
USA AND CANADA
8" USA
9½" (241 mm) –
CANADA