Constructing The Appliance Chase; Clearances - Heat & Glo 6000GLX-IPI-S Owner's Manual

B.

constructing the Appliance chase

A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the
gas appliance and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run
on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to
be, installed inside a chase.
Construction of the chase may vary with the type of building.
These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements
of local building codes. Local building codes MuST be
checked.
Chases should be constructed in the manner of all outside
walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting problems.
The chase should not break the outside building envelope
in any manner.
Walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever floor of the chase
should be insulated. Vapor and air infiltration barriers should
be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of
the home. Additionally, in regions where cold air infiltration
may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be sheetrocked
and taped for maximum air tightness.
To further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling
firestops should be caulked with high temperature caulk
to seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should
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D
(Vent Pipe)
Inches
Millimeters
Figure 3.2 clearances to combustibles
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A
c
clearance to combustibles
A B c
Rough Rough Rough
Opening Opening Opening
(Height) (Depth)
10 8-1/2 22
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be caulked with high temp caulk or stuffed with unfaced
insulation. If the appliance is being installed on a cement
slab, a layer of plywood may be placed underneath to
prevent conducting cold up into the room.
c.

clearances

F
G
D E F
Rough
Clearance Non-Combustible
Opening
to Ceiling Floor
(Width)
42 26 5/8 0
1067 676 0
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Odor Risk.
• Install appliance on hard metal or wood
surfaces extending full width and depth of
appliance.
• Do NOT install appliance directly on
carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible
material other than wood.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Construct chase to all clearance
specifications in manual.
• Locate and install appliance to all
clearance specifications in manual
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Combustible Behind Sides of
Flooring Appliance Appliance
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Front of
Appliance
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