Fireplace Installation - Superior WRE3036WH Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

SELECTING LOCATION
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM
OF MOBILE HOMES.
To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace,
you must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and
2).
2. Consider a location where the fireplace will not be affected by
drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of joists or roof rafters will make
installation easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this fireplace (see Optional Outside
Air Kit on page 7).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Ceiling
Back and sides of fireplace
Floor**
Perpendicular wall to opening
Top spacers
Mantel clearances
Chimney outer pipe surface
* Not required at nailing flanges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with
insulation or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Residential Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of
the fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 14.5 feet for
straight flue or a flue with one elbow set. The maximum distance
between elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow sets, the
minimum height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any system is
50 feet. This measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections
and the height of the termination assembly at the level of the flue gas
outlet (see Figure 18, page 11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the
fireplace to the flue gas outlet of the termination, is 7
of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections required for outdoor installation).
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using the dimensions shown in Figures
1 and 2.
2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile (other than
ceramic) or any combustible material other than wood flooring, the
fireplace must be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of fireplace.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide unit back
until nailing flanges touch side framing.
127020-01C

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

40" minimum
3/4" minimum*
0" minimum
12" minimum
24.399"
0" minimum
see Mantels, page 6.
1" minimum
4. Check the level of the fireplace and shim with sheet metal if neces-
sary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, the ember protector
(provided) must be placed between the hearth extension (not sup-
plied) and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against
glowing embers falling through. If fireplace is to be installed on a
raised platform, a Z-type ember protector (not supplied) must be
fabricated to fit your required platform height. The ember protec-
tor should extend under fireplace a minimum of 1
protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge
minimum) to prevent corrosion.
/ feet (minimum
1
6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to framing through flanges
2
located on sides of fireplace.
DRAIN PAN (DP36)
For outdoor installations, the fireplace enclosure must allow for
adequate drainage and fresh air ventilation. It is recommended that
a sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with provision for drainage
be installed under the fireplace within the fireplace enclosure (see
Accessories on page 18).
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41 "
3
4
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
17.253"
52.183"
73.798"
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
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41 "
3
4
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21 "
7
8
MAINTAIN 3 / "
4
CLEARANCE AT
SIDES AND BACK
OF FIREPLACE
3 / " CLEARANCE
4
NOT REQUIRED AT
NAILING FLANGES
/ ". The ember
1
2
5