Superior Fireplaces TF18NR Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 9

WARNING: Before installing in a
solid fuel burning fi replace, the chimney
fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot,
creosote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualifi ed chimney cleaner. Creosote will
ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney
fl ue may create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney and fi rebox
fl ue for damage. If damaged, repair fl ue
and fi rebox before operating appliance.
WARNING: Never install the appliance
• in a bedroom or bathroom unless
installed as a vented appliance, see
Page 12
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other
fl ammable objects are less than 36" from
front, 42" from top of appliance; for side
clearances see Figure 4, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This appliance creates
warm air currents. These currents move
heat to wall surfaces next to heater. In-
stalling heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater where impu-
rities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fl uids,
oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air
exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
WARNING: Make sure the selector
switch is in the OFF position before
installing heater.
NOTICE: State or local codes may only
allow operation of this appliance in a
vented confi guration. Check your state
or local codes.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free appliances add moisture to
the air. Although this is benefi cial, installing appli-
ance in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 6.
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INSTALLATION
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CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/ LP).
If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not
install appliance. Call the dealer where you purchased
the appliance for proper type appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas or
propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type
is indicated on the rating plate. Field
conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR
VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the minimum
clearances. If you can, provide greater
clearances from fl oor, ceiling and
adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
Height
18"
24"
30"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will en-
sure safe installation into a masonry, UL127-listed
manufactured fi replace or listed vent-free fi rebox.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 4, Page 10.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.
is made of combustible material and protrudes
3-1/2" from the wall. This combustible material
must be 4" from the side of the fi replace cabinet
(see Figure 4, Page 10).
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Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"
Floor 5", Front: 36"
Minimum Firebox Size
Front
Depth
Width
19" 14" 28"
19" 14" 32"
19" 14" 40"
Rear*
Width
20"
22"
30"
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