Existing Fireplace Minimum Opening Requirements; Prepare Existing Fireplace; Glass Frame Assembly; Remove Glass Frame Assembly - kozy heat 911XL Installation Manual

EXISTING FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

EXISTING FIREPLACE MINIMUM OPENING REQUIREMENTS

A Height 23-1/2" (597mm)
B Front Width 33-1/2" (851mm)
C Depth 16-1/2" (419mm)
D Back Width 23-1/2" (597mm)
All dimensions are minimum requirements
Masonry panel kit #9XL-MSP is available and can be installed on this insert when installed in an existing masonry opening
OPTIONAL
that is larger than the insert. Its purpose is to concentrate flow of heated room air between the firebox and panel walls.

PREPARE EXISTING FIREPLACE

ATTENTION Any removed parts must be capable of reinstallation if this insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or screws is acceptable).
Any removed parts must be capable of reinstallation if this insert is ever removed (removal of rivets or screws is acceptable ).
The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from existing fireplace before installing this gas
fireplace insert. Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary, remove firebrick
to obtain at least minimum opening requirements.
The fireplace flue damper can be fully blocked open or removed for installation of this gas fireplace insert. Remove existing chimney cap.
Clean chimney and inside of fireplace to prevent creosote smell from entering the home.
Cutting of any sheet metal parts is prohibited, except the metal floor. If metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed directly on metal
base of metal fireplace.
Mechanically attach 'THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED' label at bottom of existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fireplace
insert is removed.
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2" (37.5 mm) or less may be drilled
IMPORTANT through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner. The access hole must be plugged with
non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed.
CAUTION Trim panels or surrounds must not seal ventilation openings in existing fireplace that this appliance is installed in.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREPLACE WITH GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF GLASS ASSEMBLY,
#700-07T SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE GLASS ASSEMBLY WHEN HOT!

REMOVE GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY

1. Locate spring-loaded handles securing glass frame assembly at bottom of firebox.
2. Pull bottom handles out and down to release glass frame assembly bottom.
3. Pull bottom of glass frame assembly out and lift up off tabs at top of firebox.

INSTALL GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY

A. P l a c e g l a s s f r a m e a s s e m b l y t o p o v e r t a b s a t t o p o f f i r e b o x .
B. Pull bottom handles out and up to secure glass frame assembly bottom.
Figure 7a

GLASS FRAME ASSEMBLY

Figure 7b
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