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2 61D0087
CONTENTS
Listing and Code Approval ..............................................2
Important Safety Information .......................................... 3
Fireplace Usage ................................................................4
Product Features ..............................................................5
How This Fireplace Works ............................................... 6
Fireplace Location ............................................................ 8
Fireplace Dimensions ...................................................... 9
Fireplace Installation ........................................................ 9
Safety Strip Installation .............................................. 10
Hearth Extension .......................................................10
Unpacking Fireplace .................................................. 12
Clearances ................................................................. 12
Chimney Installation ...................................................... 14
Installing Chimney Safety Information ....................... 14
Firestop and Chimney Installation ..............................15
Elbow Installation ....................................................... 17
Offset Installation Sequence ...................................... 18
Chimney Cap Installation ........................................... 19
Outside Combustion Air ...............................................21
Precautions and Recommendations ......................... 21
Model AK6A Combustion Air Assembly ...................... 21
Trim and Mantel Installation for Wood Burning
Fireplaces ................................................................ 22
Locating Front and Side Clearances ..........................22
Locating Mantel ..........................................................23
Fan Assembly .................................................................23
Glass Door Installation .................................................. 24
Removing Glass Doors .............................................. 24
Replacing a Glass Panel ............................................25
Reinstalling Glass Door .............................................26
Fireplace Operation ........................................................ 27
Advantages of a Wood Burning Fireplace ................. 27
Which Woods Are Best .............................................. 27
Disposal of Ashes ...................................................... 27
Building and Tending a Fire ....................................... 28
Wood vs. Fossil Fuels ................................................ 28
Glass Doors ............................................................... 29
Maintenance .................................................................... 30
Fireplace Maintenance ...............................................30
Glass Door Maintenance ...........................................30
Refractory Components Maintenance ....................... 31
Chimney Maintenance ............................................... 32
Checklist of DOs and DON’Ts .................................... 33
Replacement parts ......................................................... 34
Warranty .......................................................... Back Cover
LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS
The UL listing mark on the fireplace indicates that the fireplace is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., to U.L. 127 Safety
Standard For Factory-Built Fireplaces. The design of this fireplace and these instructions complied with the applicable U.L.
127 safety standards for a factory-built fireplace in effect at the time the fireplace was manufactured. You should be aware,
however, that failure to properly install, operate, and maintain this or any other factory-built fireplace can result in a home
fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths, injuries, and property damage. It is very important that the persons install-
ing and/or supervising the installation of this fireplace have appropriate skills in using the tools and techniques required; and
reading and comprehension skills sufficient to read and follow these instructions.
These instructions contain warnings, cautions, and notes to emphasize important safety information. To assure that safe and
satisfactory service is received from this fireplace, please read all contents of this manual. The instructions contained in this
manual are in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD) “Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards”, and the National Fire Protection Association Safety Standard 211. Before begin-
ning the fireplace installation, you should check with local building officials to obtain required permits and assure compliance
with local regulations and codes. If you encounter problems with code requirements, contact you dealer for assistance.