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W415-0318 / 03.05.09
2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 INSERT VENT CONNECTION
2.2 CHIMNEY
CONNECTION
1-2" & 1-3" DOUBLE PLY ALUMINUM LINER-INLET AND EXHAUST &
2-3" TO 2" REDUCER:
GDI-2320KT
VENT KIT 20FT
GDI-2325KT
VENT KIT 25FT
GDI-2335KT
VENT KIT 35FT
2-3" DOUBLE PLY ALUMINUM LINER-INLET AND EXHAUST:
GDI-320KT
VENT KIT 20FT
GDI-325KT
VENT KIT 25 FT
GDI-335KT
VENT KIT 35 FT
WARNING:
THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH A GAS FIREPLACE
INSERT ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS
ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE FIREPLACE IS RE-APPROVED
BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
ATTENTION:
CE FOYER A ETE CONVERTI AFIN D'ETRE UTILISE SEULEMENT COMME
FOYER ENCASTRE AU GAZ ET NE PEUT ETRE UTILSE POUR BRULER DU BOIS OU
TOUT AUTRE COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE, SANS QUE TOUTES LES PIECES ORIGINALES
AIENT ETE REMPLACEES ET QUE LE FOYER SOIT APPROUVE DE NOUVEAU PAR
LES
AUTORITES AYANT JURIDICTION.
w385-0199
Clean out ashes from the inside of the wood-burning fi replace. Make sure that the chimney and wood-burning
fi replace are in a clean and sound condition and constructed of non-combustible materials. If necessary have
any repair work done by a qualifi ed person before installing the insert. Remove the existing fi replace damper or
lock into an open position.
Using screws, attach the fi replace warning tag (W385-0199) to the inside of the fi rebox of the fi replace into
which the insert is being installed.
The sheet-metal parts of the fi replace, in which the gas
fi replace insert is to be installed, must not be cut.
If the wood-burning factory-built fi replace has no gas
access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1½ inch or less
may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the
fi replace in a proper workman like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.
Ensure that existing chimney cleanouts fi t properly.
The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from the fi replace
before installing the gas fi replace insert.
Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
The ventilation openings in the fi replace may be obstructed by the backer plates, aluminium trim etc. but these
parts are not to be applied so as to have an airtight seal.
Move the insert close to its fi nal position inside the wood-burning fi replace. This unit is equipped with 6 lev-
elling screws located as follows: two are on either side of the circulation blower on the rear panel; four are
located front and back on either side beneath the log support. Level using four of the levelling screws. Level-
ling the unit will eliminate rocking or excessive noise when the fan is in operation. Once the unit is level, move
it partially into place within the fi replace to allow for all connections to be made. It is not practical to level the
insert once it has been installed. Determine the required depth prior to installing the unit and adjust the four
levelling screws accordingly.
Chimney installation must conform to both national and local code requirements. The chimney must be lined
with one 2" or 3" diameter liner for intake and one 3" diameter liner for exhaust. The minimum and maximum
vent lengths are 10 and 35 feet respectively. Recommended Continental® kits come in 3 lengths:
While the liners must be continuous from the fi replace to the chimney cap, to achieve the needed length, they
may be coupled, using an aluminium coupler, provided installation is sealed & secured.
We recommend that exhaust vents that pass through unheated spaces, such as a garage or attic, be
wrapped in a protective sleeve to minimize condensation and reverse
fl
ow symptoms.
This unit is approved for use with a 2" liner for air intake and a 3" liner for exhaust. For best
performance, however, it is recommended to use two 3" liners.
If a 2" liner is used for the intake, it is necessary to adjust the primary air shutter. See "Air Shutter
Settings".
