Existing Fireplace Preparation - Pacific energy Tofino Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Note: SIT controlled installations require that an electrical outlet be installed either into an existing

fireplace cavity before the Tofino is installed, or alternatively, the power cord can access a pre-existing

power outlet elsewhere in the room by way of knock-out openings located on either side of the

backing plate. See "Figure 34" on page 19.

The Tofino Gas inserts are certified to be installed into pre-existing approved fireplace. The minimum existing

opening fireplace requirements are listed in Figure 3 below.

C without handles

Figure 3: Minimum openings.

Before installing the Tofino inserts, have the chimney and fireplace swept including ash dumps and clean

outs. Clean and remove any creosote and soot residue that may cause odors and stains after the insert

has been installed. The fireplace chimney should be in good working order and made of non-combustible

material. Make sure chimney clean-outs fit properly.

When preparing an existing fireplace to install a gas insert, any modifications that will compromise the

integrity of the existing fireplace are not allowed. To make way for the inserts' venting, the fireplace flue

dampener may be blocked open or removed. Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log

grates can be removed from the fireplace before installing the insert. Also, smoke shelves, shields and

baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. Cutting any sheet metal parts of the fireplace,

in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed, is prohibited.

If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5" dia. (37.5mm) or

less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner.

This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been

installed.

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