Monessen Hearth WDV500 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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WDV Series 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 configuration 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, including 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. See
Figure 3 for suggested locations.
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies due to
heat from appliance.
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 configura-
tions.
These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/
NFPA 54 — (current edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current edition), and Local
Building Codes for specific installation requirements.
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
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Locating unit
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'. Refer to Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration on
Page 12.
* 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 4" Minimum
Figure 3 -
Possible Fireplace Locations