Constructing The Appliance Chase; Clearances - Heat & Glo 6000GBV 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 fl oor of the chase
should be insulated. Vapor and air infi ltration barriers should
be installed in the chase as per regional codes for the rest of
the home. Additionally, in regions where cold air infi ltration
may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be sheetrocked
and taped for maximum air tightness.
To further prevent drafts in cold climates, the fi restops
should be caulked with high temperature caulk to seal gaps.
Gas line holes and other openings should 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.
B
D
Opening
(Vent Pipe)
Inches
Millimeters
Clearances to Combustibles
Figure 3.2
10
A
C
Clearance to Combustibles
A B C
Rough Rough Rough
Opening Opening
(Height) (Depth)
10 38-1/2 22
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C.

Clearances

• Do NOT install appliance directly on carpeting, vinyl,
tile or any combustible material other than wood.
• Do NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36 inches of the appliance
front.
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.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Construct chase to all clearance
specifi cations in manual.
• Locate and install appliance to all
clearance specifi cations in manual
J
G H
Combustible Behind Sides of
Flooring Appliance Appliance
0 1/2
0 13
E
H
I
I J
Front of
Appliance
1/2 36
13 915