Fireplace Location - Monessen Hearth MDV500, MDV600 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

MDV Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent con-
figuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and
whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall switch,
or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building
code agency to ensure compliance with local codes, includ-
ing permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
•
Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows.
Minimum clearances to combustibles must be main-
tained.
•
This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a
corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to Figure 3 for
suggested locations.
•
Location should be out of high traffic areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appli-
ance.
•
Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
•
Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
flammable liquids may be stored.
•
Vent pipe routing. See Venting section found in this
manual for allowable venting configurations.
•
These units can be installed in a bedroom. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 — (cur-
rent edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current
edition), and Local Building Codes for specific installa-
tion requirements.
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pre-InstallatIon InformatIon
E
A
Y
D
Y
F
Figure 3 -
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A Flat on Wall
B Cross Corner
C Island**
D Room Divider*
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
Y 4" Minimum
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long
as the horizontal portion of vent system (X) does not exceed
20'. Refer to Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration
on Pages 19.
* When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E) flat on
wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6" clearance must be
maintained from perpendicular wall and front of fireplace.
B
X
C
B
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