Monessen Hearth LX36DV Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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LX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent con-
figuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and
whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch,
or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building
code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, includ-
ing permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows.
Minimum clearances to combustibles 
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This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a
corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to Figure 4 for
suggested locations.
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appli-
ance.
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
Do install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
flammable liquids may be stored.
Vent pipe routing. See VENTING section found in this
manual for allowable venting configurations.
These units can be installed in a bedroom. See National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 (current
edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current edi-
tion), and Local Building Codes for specific installation
requirements.
Y
E
A
B
C
D
F
Y
B
X
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Locating unit
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Figure 4 -
Locating Gas Fireplace
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'. See Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration on
Pages 20 and 21.
* When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E)
flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6" clearance
must be maintained from perpendicular wall and front of
fireplace.
A Flat on Wall
B Cross Corner
C Island**
D Room Divider*
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
Y 9" Minimum