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This Heat Distribution Kit has been tested for compliance to Standards: ANSI Z21.88-2014 and CSA Z2.33-2014. This Heat Distribution Kit has been approved for use on the ENVIRO C34/44/60 Direct Vent fireplaces only and must be installed at the time of fireplace installation.
General Information The purpose of this optional Heat Distribution Kit, or HDK, is to naturally re-direct the convective heat from the fireplace. Using this HDK lowers the temperatures of the front wall for installations where a TV, artwork etc. is desired directly above the fireplace.
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Framing & Clearances QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY inimum learanCes minimum vent Shown below in Figure 5 are the minimum framing and clearances for the HDK when the fireplace is installed with the minimum allowable vent length: Min. Ceiling Clearance from top of HDK outlet = 4” (10.2 cm) Min.
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Framing & Clearances QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY inimum learanCes vertiCal vent The HDK has been designed to allow for installations where a vertical run of vent is required without having to jog the vent pipe around the HDK (see Figure 6). The horizontal vent shield supplied with the fireplace is not required (see Owner’s Manual) when vertically venting and the vent pipe can simply be run straight up through the cut out in the HDK.
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Framing & Clearances QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY inished pening Combustible wall material i.e. drywall, shiplap etc. is permitted around the outlet of the HDK with a 3/8” (.95 cm) air gap required around the outside perimeter of the outlet. This creates a finished opening approx.
Installation Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. tv i nstallation onsiderations If you are planning to mount a TV above your fireplace some considerations must be made to ensure it is protected from the heat.
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Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY : (F ipi F imit witCh se with ireplaCes Supplied with the HDK is a Hi-Limit switch assembly that must be installed if the HDK is being used on an IPI equipped fireplace. Installation of the Hi-Limit switch is easy and only takes a couple minutes. Step 1: Prior to installation of the fireplace, remove the safety screen assembly.
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Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY ollars Prior to fireplace installation, the two supplied duct collars Outer Cover must be attached to the top of the fireplace as shown in Plate (x2) the steps below: Inner Cover Step 1: Using a T20 screwdriver, remove the inner and Plate (x2) outer cover plates from the fireplace as shown (Figure 14).
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Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY istribution Step 1: Frame in the rough opening for the HDK as shown in Figures 3 & 4 (Pages 3,4) in the desired location following all required clearances as stated in the F & C section. raming learanCes Note: Light coloured ceilings may slightly discolour near the outlet when it is installed at...
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Installation QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY Step 8: Finish the front wall around the fireplace and HDK outlet as desired. Ensure the finished opening around the HDK outlet is as specified in the F section of inished pening 4 " (6.4 mm) this manual.
Replacement Parts Item Description Part Number HDK Instruction Manual 50-3306 Outlet Trim Bezel 50-3307 Hi-Limit Switch (IPI only) 50-3308 Vent Collars (Set of 2) 50-3309...
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