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Safety Rules .................................... page 2
Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 3
Precautions ..................................... page 3
Introduction ..................................... page 3
General Information ......................... page 3
Clearances/Height Requirements ..... page 3
Chimney System ............................. page 3
Assembly Outline ............................. page 4
Location of Fireplace ....................... page 4
Assembly Steps ............................... page 4
Installing the Fireplace ..................... page 5
To Install ......................................... page 5
Fireplace Specifications ................... page 6
Framing Specifications .................... page 7
Installing the Chimney System ........ page 8
Ten-foot Rule Summary .................. page 10
Multiple Terminations ...................... page 10
Chimney Component Calculations ... page 11
Special Offset Instructions ............... page 11
Offset Calculations ........................... page 11
Vertical Elevation Chart .................... page 12
Offset Elevation Chart ...................... page 12
To Install Offsets ............................. page 13
30 Offset through Floor or Ceiling .. page 14
Optional Equipment ......................... page 14
Glass Doors ..................................... page 14
Combustion Air Kits ........................ page 14
TF10-TMS Termination Shroud ....... page 15
Wiring for the TMC Fan Kit .............. page 15
Fan Operation .................................. page 15
Fan Maintenance .............................. page 15
Gas Line .......................................... page 15
Cold Climate Insulation .................... page 16
Fireplace Finishes ............................ page 16
Mantels and Trim ............................. page 16
Hearth Extensions/Wall Shields ....... page 16
Finish to Your Taste ......................... page 17
Accessories/Component List ........... page 18
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE RULES TO
FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.
1. Before starting your fireplace installation,
read these installation instructions carefully to
be sure you understand them completely and in
their entirety. Failure to follow them could cause
a fireplace malfunction resulting in serious
injury and/or property damage.
2. Always check your local building codes. The
installation must comply with all local, regional,
state and national codes and regulations.
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3. Superior Models TM-4500 and TMC-4500
must be installed with the Model TF10 [10"
(250 mm) inside diameter] Thru-Flow Chimney
System only. These systems are intended for
use as residential type appliances. The chimney
system must always vent to the outside of the
building.
4. To ensure a safe fireplace system and to
prevent the build-up of soot and creosote,
inspect and clean the fireplace and chimney
prior to use and periodically during the heating
season.
5. Use solid fuel only. DO NOT use artificial wax
based logs, chemical chimney cleaners or flame
colorants in your fireplace.
6. DO NOT use charcoal or coal under any
circumstances.
7. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar
liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this
fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids a safe
distance from the fireplace.
8. NEVER leave children unattended when there
is a fire burning in the fireplace.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Chimney
and
Termination
Optional Position
Outside
Combustion
Air Kit
(Optional)
Figure 1
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
9. Always keep flue damper open when heat is
present in the fireplace.
10. Before servicing, allow the fireplace to cool.
Always shut off any electricity or gas to the
fireplace while working on it. This will prevent
any possible electrical shock or burns.
11. This fireplace is not intended to heat an
entire home or be used as a primary heat
source. It is designed to ensure homeowner
comfort by providing supplemental heat to the
room.
12. Always ensure that an adequate supply of
replacement combustion air from the outside
of the house is accessible to the fire to support
normal combustion. Fireplaces consume large
volumes of air during the normal combustion
process. In the event the home is tightly sealed
with modern energy efficient features, Superior's
optional combustion air kit may not provide all
the air required to support combustion. Supe-
rior is not responsible for any smoking or
related problems that may result from the lack
of adequate combustion air. It is the responsi-
bility of the builder/contractor to ensure that
adequate combustion air has been provided for
the fireplace.
Chimney
Air Kit
(Canada Only)
TM-4500
TMC-4500
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