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Existing Fireplace Installation
1.
Seal all drafts and vents with
non-fibrous insulation materi
-
als to prevent chimney debris
from falling into the fireplace
insert. Do not install into an
existing fireplace that is prone
to leaks or dampness.
2. Cap the top of the chimney
flue to prevent rain from
entering.
3. Plan your electrical power
supply.
4. The power cord can run along
the front of the hearth to an
outlet near the fireplace.
WARNING:
To prevent per-
sonal injury you should hire a
professional to cap the chim
-
ney flue or cut a hole in the
existing fireplace for wiring.
If you return your existing
fireplace to its original use
(example wood burning), it
should be inspected by the
local building department prior
to use to reduce the risk of fire
and personal injury.
New Wall Construction
1. Mark the desired location on
the floor and store the fire
-
place in a safe, dry and dust
free location.
Fireplace Installation
23
3
8
"
(594 mm)
11
1
8
"
(283 mm)
22
1
2
"
(572 mm)
Figure 1
