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4.11
FIREPLACE CAVITY PREPARATION
1.
Remove glass doors, metal fire screens, etc. from existing fireplace.
2.
Verify that there is the required minimum clearance from the floor to the bottom of an existing mantel and a 16"
minimum non-combustible hearth extension in front of the glass surface if a raised hearth is not supplied. See Chapter
and Chapter
Hearth Pad Requirement
3.
Remove any additional framework or other obstructions in the existing fireplace opening and burning area. Also
remove any existing chimney cap from top of chimney so that the vent liner can be installed freely, and the new Vent
Termination Cap can be installed.
4.
The entire chimney should be swept to remove creosote, soot, and any obstructions (bird nests, etc.).
5.
Before Insert is installed, have gas supplier or contractor run properly sized gas supply line to the existing fireplace
location. Be sure gas plumbing instructions are carefully followed. Gas supply may enter fireplace on either side or back
of wood burning fireplace; whichever is most convenient and accessible. However, final gas supply connection end of
the house gas supply line should be on the left rear of this appliance.
6.
Electrical service (120 volt) should also be supplied to the right side of the appliance.
Note:
The installer shall mechanically attach the marking, shown below, supplied with the gas fireplace insert to the inside
of the firebox of the fireplace into which the gas fireplace insert is installed
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 re-approved by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.”
