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WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THESE
APPLIANCES:
• WHERE CURTAINS, FURNITURE,
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 42" FROM
THE FRONT OF THE UNVENTED ROOM
HEATER.
• IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS.
• IN WINDY OR DRAFTY AREAS.
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in
Fig-
ures 2, 3 and 4 thru 9
(whatever applicable) are
maintained.
Minimum clearance to combustibles are:
Appliance: side and back - 0"
floor - 0"
adjacent wall - 6"
ceiling - 37 ¹⁄₂” (953 mm)
Figure 2
A hearth extension is not required with this
appliance. If a hearth extension is used, do not
block the lower control compartment door. Any
hearth extensions used is for appearance only
and does not have to conform to standard
hearth extension installation requirements.
Note: Combustible wall finish materials and/or
surround materials must not be allowed to
encroach the area defined by the appliance
front face (black sheet metal). Never allow
combustible materials to be positioned in front
of or overlapping the appliance front face.
A combustible mantel shelf projecting a maxi-
mum of 8" (203 mm) from the wall may be
installed a minimum distance of 13"
(330 mm) from the top of the hood (
Figure 3
).
Figure 3
PREINSTALLATION
Check that all listed parts have been received.
Carefully inspect the heater case and contents
for shipping damage and immediately inform
the dealer from whom you purchased the gas
fireplace if any damage is found.
The appliance is shipped with all gas controls
and components installed and pre-wired. Re-
move the shipping carton, exposing the op-
tional (if installed) front glass door frame. Re-
move wood slats and remove and discard the
wood slat mount brackets. Loosen and remove
the three (3) ¹⁄₄"-20 x 1" Phillips pan head
screws at the three (3) tabs located along the
door frame top edge. Tilt the glass door frame
assembly outward and disengage the three (3)
tabs along the bottom of the door from the three
(3) brackets at the bottom of the firebox open-
ing. Remove the door and set the panel aside
protecting it from inadvertent damage. Retain
the three (3) screws for use on reassembly.
Check Gas Type
This appliance can only be connected to the gas
type specified on the appliance data plate. This
appliance can not be modified in the field for a
different gas type. If the gas type to be used is
not the one specified contact the dealer to
obtain the correct gas appliance.
Note: Illustrations shown in this manual reflect
“typical” installations with nominal dimensions
and are for design and framing reference only.
Actual installations may vary due to individual
design preferences. However, always maintain
minimum clearances to combustible materials
and do not violate any specific installation re-
quirements.
Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
CAUTION: HEATERS CREATE WARM AIR CUR-
RENTS. THESE CURRENTS MOVE HEAT TO
WALL SURFACES NEXT TO HEATER. INSTALL-
ING HEATER NEXT TO VINYL OR CLOTH WALL
COVERINGS OR OPERATING HEATER WHERE
IMPURITIES IN THE AIR (SUCH AS TOBACCO
SMOKE) EXISTS, MAY DISCOLOR WALLS.
Step 1. Position heater in desired location
(onto surround base or into prepared framing)
and secure.
Step 2. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should
only be performed by an experienced, licensed/
certified tradesman.)
Step 3. Assemble logs and test flame appear-
ance.
Step 4. Complete finish wall material, surround
and optional hearth extension to your individual
taste.
INSTALLATION STEPS
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER
BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
37 ¹⁄₂" Min.
to Ceiling
(953 mm)
(See Fig 2)
6" Clearance
to Combustible
Side Wall
Max. Projection (See Fig 2)
Combustible
Mantel
Combustible
Finished Wall
Materials
Top of Appliance
CF5500 and CF6500 Models
12"
(305mm)
2"
(51mm)
7 ¹⁄₂"
(286mm)
16 ⁵⁄₈"
(422mm)
Top of Hood
Spacer
6''
(152mm)
8''
(203mm)
10''
(254mm)
14 ³⁄₄"
(375mm)
13"
(330mm)
11 ¹⁄₄"
(191mm)
¹⁄₄" Gap
Required
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN-
SERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.
This appliance must not be operated without
a front glass panel installed.
Do not burn solid fuels in this listed unvented
gas room heater.
Step 1. Frame CF5500 appliance enclosures
as illustrated in
Figures 4, 5 and 6
. Frame
CF6500 appliance enclousures as illustrated
in
Figures 7, 8 and 9
.
Note: The framed depth (15
¹⁄₂
" for a flat wall, 29
³⁄₄
" for a corner CF5500 and 19
¹⁄₂
" and 33
⁷⁄₈
"
for a CF6500) must always be measured from
a finished surface. If a wall covering such as
drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then
the dimension must be measured from the
drywall surface.