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VENTING AND INSTALLATION
1. Before beginning, remove glass door and log package from
unit. Also check to make sure there is no hidden damage to
the unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas, venting and elec
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trical route. It is best to start with the gas line first, followed by
the chimney liner and electrical supply requirements.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 1
of this installation manual. The firebrick (refractory),
glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be
removed from a factory built fireplace in order to gain mini
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mum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing the
gas fireplace insert.
3. This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible ma
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terial on the floor may be installed up to the insert. Do not
obstruct the lower louver of the insert. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
4. The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed to
facilitate the installation of the insert. CLEARANCE TO COM
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BUSTIBLE MATERIAL UNDER THE INSERT IS 1/4”. YOU
MUST USE THE LEVELING LEGS TO RAISE THE INSERT
A MINIMUM OF 1/4” IF THE INSERT IS TO SIT ON COM
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BUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The side walls and top structure of the
firebox may not be altered with the exception of removable
baffles and dampers. Smoke shields, shelves and baffles may
be removed if attached with mechanical fasteners. The origi
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nal fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5. The original specified clearances of a factory-built fire
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place must be maintained, with the exception of the hearth.
Clearances on a masonry fireplace must be maintained
at 12” from the opening for combustible projections over
1-1/2”. Clearances for combustible projections under
1-1/2” must be maintained at 6” from the opening per
NFPA211. Plan the surround size accordingly. A surround
must be used with the insert. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE
CAN COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE PLACED BEHIND THE
SURROUND!
6. All manufacturer supplied surrounds, shrouds, and decora
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tive front options have been tested and are approved for use
with the fireplace insert and may cover existing air circulation
vents or grills on the solid fuel fireplace it is installed into.
NOTICE
: Cutting of sheet metal parts of a fireplace in order to
install the fireplace insert is prohibited.
WARNING
Only surrounds, shrouds, and decorative front components
supplied by the manufacturer may be used to cover integral
grills on the solid-fuel burning fireplace. No other compo
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nents such as sheet metal plates may be used to seal off
vents.
7. To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts
must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/CGA
B-149 or National Fuel Code ANSI Z223 and these instruc
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tions.
NOTICE
: The following statement is also provided on a sepa-
rate label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation
of the fireplace insert, the installer must mechanically secure
this warning plate to the inside of the fireplace for future ref
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erence as required.
WARNING
The solid fuel fireplace has been converted for use with gas
only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels un-
less all original parts have been replaced and the fireplace
has been reapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.
8. The solid fuel fireplaces’ flue damper must be fully locked in
the open position or removed for installation of the gas fire
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place insert.
9. The fireplace and fireplace chimney must be cleaned and in
good working order and constructed of noncombustible mate
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rials.
10. Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air cannot
leak into the chimney.
11. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
make all gas, venting, and electrical connections.
12. To complete the installation, install surround panel assembly.
Please refer to instructions included with the surround panel
kit.
CAUTION
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of
decorative trim once installed on insert.
INSTALLING THE VENT SYSTEM
Vent System Installation Precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read
these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a
proper vent installation is completed. Consult your local Building
Codes before beginning the Installation.
WARNING
THIS GAS INSERT AND VENT ASSEMBLY MUST BE
VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER BE
ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE
MUST USE A SEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON VENT
SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.
