United States Stove Country Hearth 2200IE, Owner'S Operation And Instruction Manual

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PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

FIREPLACE CONDITION AND
ZERO CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

A  masonry  fireplace  must  meet  minimum  code  require

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ments, National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA) 211, 

or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact a profes

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sional, licensed installer, your local building inspector or 

the local fire authority for the requirements in your area. 

Your insurance company should be able to recommend a 

qualified inspector.

Inspections should include the following:

1. 

Condition of the fireplace and chimney.

 A masonry 

fireplace and chimney MUST be inspected prior to in

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stallation of this appliance. They must be free from 

cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockage or 

other evidence of deterioration. If found, these items 

MUST be repaired prior to installation. DO NOT RE-

MOVE BRICKS or MORTAR from existing fireplace 

when installing this unit.

2. 

Chimney Size. 

Minimum chimney size is 6˝ (152mm) 

diameter. Maintain a 15 ft. minimum overall chimney 

height measured from the top of appliance to the top 

of the chimney. Chimneys must extend at least 3 ft. 

above the roof and at least 2 ft. above the highest 

point within 10 ft. of the chimney top. See the Chim-

ney Connections section of this manual.

3. 

Zero Clearance or Metal Heatform Fireplaces. 

These fireplaces and chimneys must meet the mini

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mum  code  specifications  as  noted  above.  Factory 

built  zero  clearance  fireplaces  must  be  listed  and 

suitable for solid fuel use. Chimneys must be at least 

7 inch diameter to accommodate a required, continu

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ous, stainless steel liner from the appliance’s flue col

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lar to the top termination of the chimney.
Only detachable parts that can be easily replaced (i.e. 

damper parts, screens, doors and side, and back re-

fractory panels) are to be removed. These parts must 

be stored and readily available for replacement if the 

appliance is ever removed. The removal of any parts 

that  render  the  fireplace  unusable  for  burning  solid 

fuel requires a permanent label to be affixed by the in

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staller that states the fireplace is unsuitable for burn

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ing solid fuel unless the missing parts are replaced 

and  the  fireplace  is  restored  to  its  original,  certified 

condition.

4. 

Chimney Caps. 

Mesh type chimney caps and spark 

arrestors must be able to be removed for regular in-

spection and cleaning. Otherwise the mesh should be 

removed to prevent possible plugging. Check your lo-

cal fire and building codes.

5. 

Chimney Liner. 

The chimney must be suitable for 

burning solid fuel. Install a continuous stainless steel 

liner from the flue collar of the appliance to the top of 

the chimney. Liner must be UL Listed to UL1777.

6. 

Fireplace Opening Dimensions.

A.  Minimum Width ...............................

29˝ [737mm]

B.  Minimum Height ..............................

23˝ [584mm]

C.  Minimum Depth ..............................

14˝ [356mm]

7. 

Combustible  Material  Clearances.

  The  fireplace 

and chimney must be inspected to make sure there 

is adequate clearance to combustible materials. This 

includes the top, side, front, and back as well as 

concealed combustibles in the chimney and mantle 

areas. Your  local  building  inspector  or  fire  authority 

should  have  information  on  whether  older  fireplace 

meet current codes and are suitable for use. See also 

figure 1 and figure 2.

D.  Min. Distance to Sidewall ..................

9˝ [228mm]

E.  Min. Distance to Top Trim ................

14˝ [355mm]

F.  Min. Distance to Mantle ...................

19˝ [482mm]

G.  Min. Distance to Side Trim .................

9˝ [228mm]

H.  Min. Floor Protector Front ................

12˝ [304mm]

I.  Min. Floor Protector Side ...................

6˝ [152mm]

Min. Floor Protector Side Canada  ....8” [203]

8. 

Makeup Air Requirements. 

This appliance requires 

an adequate supply of makeup air to operate safely 

and efficiently. In some areas, this is a building code 

requirement.  Inadequate  air  supply  will  cause  poor 

combustion,  inefficient  operation,  creosote  buildup, 

back drafting and smoke puffing into the living areas. 

If any of the following conditions are evident, a make-

up air supply MUST be installed.