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installer's information
1. Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air openings
into the combustion chamber.
2. The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid,
continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal, concrete).
This may be the floor, or it can be raised up
on a platform to enhance its visual impact. The
appliance may be installed on carpeting, tile,
wood flooring or other combustible material,
because the appliance's base extends the full
width and depth of the appliance. The RC500E
Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove can be
installed in a wide variety of ways and will fit
nearly any room layout. It may be installed in
a recessed position, framed out into the room,
or across a corner.
3. The RC500E Direct Vent Freestanding Gas
Stove
is approved for alcove installations,
which meet the clearances listed on in the
"Clearance to Combustibles" section. This
unit is approved for manufactured home instal-
lations, see the "Manufactured Mobile Home
Additional Requirements" section and "Venting
Arrangements" section for the required vent
arrangements. If installed into a manufactured
home the unit must be bolted down to the floor.
4. This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal-
lations when used with a Listed Millivolt Ther-
mostat. Some areas may have further require-
ments, check local codes before installation.
5. This appliance is Listed for Alcove installations,
maintain minimum Alcove clearances as follows,
minimum width of 50" (1270mm), a maximum
depth of 36" (914mm), and minimum ceiling
height of 57" (1448mm) from floor to ceiling.
6. We recommend that you plan your installation on
paper using exact measurements for clearances
and floor protection before actually installing this
appliance. Have a qualified building inspector
review your plans before installation.
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general safety
information
1. The appliance installation must conform with
local Canadian Electrical Code.
2. The appliance when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes with the current
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.
3. The appliance should be inspected for shipping
damage before use and serviced annually by
a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, and
circulating air passageways of the appliance
be kept clean and free from excessive lint from
carpeting.
4. See general construction and assembly in-
structions. The appliance and vent should be
enclosed when installed in or passing through a
living area, where children may come in contact
with it.
5. This appliance must be connected to the speci-
fied vent and termination cap to the outside of
the building envelope. Never vent to another
room or inside a building. Make sure that the
vent is fitted as per the instructions starting in
the "Exterior Vent Terminal Locations" section.
6. Inspect the venting system annually for block-
age and any signs of deterioration.
7. Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a
wall or siding.
8. Any safety glass removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace.
installation
checklist
1. Locate your appliance. Refer to the following
sections:
a. Clearances to Combustibles
b. Locating Your Gas Stove
c. "Venting Introduction" to "Exterior Vent
Terminal Locations" sections.
2. Install Optional Fan. Refer to the "Optional Fan
Installation" section.
3. Set vent restrictor. Refer to the
"Vent Restrictor Position" section.
4. Install venting: Check all venting requirements.
See "Vent Introduction" to "Dura-Vent Vertical
Termination"sections.
5. Make gas connections. Refer to the "Gas Con-
nection" section.
If converting to Propane, make changes prior.
Refer to the "Conversion from Natural Gas to
Propane" section.
6. Install 3 AAA batteries into Remote transmitter
and pair it with IFC board (see Remote Control
section).
7. Test Gas Pressure. Refer to the "Pressure Test-
ing" section.
8. Install standard and optional features. Refer to
the following sections where applicable:
a. Log Set Installation
b. Optional Crushed Glass & Volcanic Stones
c. Wall Thermostat
d. Remote Control
e. Enamel panels
f. Accent Light Bulb Installation
g. Safety Screen Installation
9. Final check. Refer to the "Final Check" section.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing cor-
rectly and operation fully explained to customer.
This includes:
1. Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
firing rate (rate noted on label) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
2. If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure
that the flame does not carbon. First allow the
unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results in dam-
age is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
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