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Part No. XG0512
Rio DX Cast Stove
Choosing a Location
The fireplace may be installed in any location that mantains clear-
ances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety,
as well as efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting
the fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere
with room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for vent installation. Refer to page 4 -
Vent Installation
for
more information.
The Rio's dimensions are shown below:
Installation
Figure 1.
Stove dimensions.
Front View
Side View
When installing this stove in an alcove, the minimum clearance from
the top of the stove to a combustible surface is 42". (
Minimum 1"
clearance must be maintained around the vent pipes.
)
Figure 2a.
Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces.
Top View
Clearances
The
Rio DX Cast Stove's
minimum clearances to combustible
materials are:
A - Back*
3 ½"
B - Control Side†
24"
C - Right Side
10 ½"
D - Floor
0"
E - Top**
44"
F - Corner***
2"
* See diagrams below for explanation.
** Clearance from the top of the stove to a
combustible ceiling.
† Clearance may be reduced to 10 ½ only
when installing in a corner installation.
Figure 2b.
Minimum 2" clearances to combustible surfaces for a
corner installation.***
***When installing the DXFS in a corner application, the clearances
may be further reduced to 2", only when an on/off/ remote/ or
thermostatic control is installed in an accessible location. If this
on/off/ remote/ or thermostatic control is not installed, then
the clearance of 10 1/2" must be maintained.
