F r e e d o m Fireplace Insert Owner's Manual Masonry Fireplace Insert Save these instructions for future reference SAFETY NOTICE:...
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Introduction Important Information Introduction Mail your Warranty Card Today, and Save Your Bill of Sale.
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General Information Fireplace Insert Installation Preparation for Installation ... 7 Additional Accessories Needed for Installation ... 7 Installation Considerations ... 7 Operating Your Appliance Table of Contents Maintaining Your Appliance Remove Ash (if necessary)...21 Clean the Glass (if necessary) ...21 Door and Glass Inspection ...22 Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ...2 Touch Up Paint ...23...
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Measure side and top clearances from the top plate. 20-1/4" 29-1/4" Weight = 455 lbs. 21-1/4" 5-5/8" 21-3/4" 13-1/2" 18-7/8" 7" Fireplace Opening - Extended Position (stock) 1-5/8" Fireplace Opening - Flush Position (requires kit)
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Minimum Fireplace Size Height (front) Height (rear) Width (front) Width (rear) Depth Hearth Depth* Hearth Width Facing Width Facing Height with mantel shield Mantel Height with mantel shield * This is the distance the insert protrudes from the fireplace opening plus the required 16" of hearth extension.
Side Wall Minimum Clearances Sidewall to Insert Side Facing Top Facing with mantel shield Mantel to Insert with mantel shield Hearth (Front) Hearth (Side) Front of Insert Extension onto Hearth Extended With (stock) Flush Kit 15" 15" 13-1/2" 13-1/2" 30" 20"...
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This distance is the hearth step-up. The leveling bolts should stick out this far from the Fireplace base of the insert. Hearth The leveling bolts go into the holes at the rear corners of the insert.
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Damper See the dimensions to determine the location of the center of the Firebox flue. Block-Off Plate Template 2" Flanges Measurement "A" (for attaching the block-off plate) Measurement "B" See the dimensions to determine the location of the center of the flue. Measurement "C"...
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Install a non-combustible cover plate to prevent water from entering the chimney Combustible Mantle Surround Panels See the section "Insert Placement Requirements" for minimum clearances and hearth required. Cap (prevents water from entering) Flue Liner The liner must be stainless steel connector or flexible vent.
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Combustible Mantle Surround Panels See the section "Insert Placement Requirements" for minimum clearances and hearth required. Flue Liner Stainless steel chimney connector must Extend 1' past the block-off plate or to the flue liner Airtight Insulated Clean-Out Remove damper or wire it open Block-off plate or damper adapter...
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Rotate the door handle. 2 to 4 hours Swing the door open.
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Use the included pull tool to operate the bypass rod Bypass Pulled Out Used for starting and re-loading Bypass Pushed In Used for normal operation...
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Use the air control to change the burn rate. Low Burn High Burn (air control closed) (air control open) ASHES...
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Turn the dial all the way counter- clockwise until it clicks off. BLOWER CONTROL Creaks and Clicks: The 3/16" and 5/16" steel may creak or click when the stove heats up and cools down - this is normal. Blower Sounds: The blower will make a slight "humm"...
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Wood Cut wood to length and Store the wood off the ground in a chop into quarters. covered area. Allow for airflow around the wood to dry the wood. Air Flow Wood Leads Less More Heat Heat Leads More Smoke and Creostoe Air Flow Leads...
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Allow the stove to fully cool. Apply glass cleaner or soapy water to the inside of the glass. Wipe with newspaper or a paper towel. For Stubborn Creosote: Dip newspaper or a paper towel in cool ashes and wipe it on the glass.
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High-Temperature anti-sieze may be used on the door hinges to eliminate squeaks. If the glass is damaged, replace it - see “Replacement Parts” for details. Side View of Door Handle Door Cam Door Handle Washers Use a 9/16" Door Frame socket wrench to remove this nut.
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Touch-Up P a i n t Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any buildup on the screens of the blower.
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1/8” Hex Wrench # 20 Torx Driver NOTE: Place the glass gasket around the perimeter of the door retainer. NOTE: Glue the door gasket to the door retainer. 9/16" Wrench...
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Air Tube Collar Air Tube Remove the left pin on the air tube collar Roll Pin Slide the air tube to the left, swing it down and remove from the firebox.
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DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Listed Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Suitable for use in masonry fireplaces. MODEL: FREEDOM (FLEX Tested to: UL-1482/UL-907 Report No. 6009 (March 1990) PREVENT HOUSE FIRES - Install and use only in accordance with the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions. Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area.
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Standard Screwdriver Rotate this shaft 1/4 turn clockwise until the door unlatches. Swing the door retianer open. Remove and discard the shipping latch and nut. Shipping Latch Door Shell Door Retainer 9/16" Wrench Door Retainer The indent on the door retainer slides into the clip on the door shell (on both sides).
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Make sure the door retainer is centered on the door shell. You can gauge the alignment by looking at the gaps here. 1/8” Hex Wrench Once the door is aligned, tighten the two set screws on the bottom of the door shell to secure the door retainer.
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Replace this extension with the longer extension included with the flush kit. Pre-thread the 8 mounting holes on the air chamber extensions using one of the included screws and a 5/16" nutdriver. Use these holes to mount the surround panels. Place the air chamber side in place and attach with the included screws.
Surround Panels SURROUND PANEL SIZE Installation Instructions Optional Equipment HEIGHT Convection Channel Spring Clips Panel Install the top panel so the tabs insert into the joggle clips on the top panel WIDTH PART # NOTE: The inner flange on the panel fits into the convection channel.
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Remove the strain relief by squeezing it from the top and bottom with a pair of slip-joint pliers. Remove the two screws here Use a 3/8" nutdriver to replace the two screws and hold the front blower to the appliance. The wires tuck in here, directly behind the blower cage.