Installation Planning; Existing Fireplace Preparation - Valor G3 Classic Installation & Owner's Manual

QUALIFIED
INSTALLER
Only qualifi ed licensed or trained personnel
should install this appliance.
Installer—READ THIS FIRST
1. YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE
HOMEOWNER what accessories (surround,
etc.) will be installed with this fi replace;
2. Unpack the appliance, removing all items packed
inside and around it. Recycle the packaging.
3. Check that you have everything, using the Pack
Content sheet. Also, check that you have:
•
Fuel bed;
•
Venting accessories;
•
Gas conversion kit if necessary;
•
Electrical accessories if necessary;
•
Surround.
A few points must be considered before inserting the
739-72 into an existing fi replace cavity. Generally, no
modifi cations are allowed to the existing fi replace that
will compromise the integrity of the existing fi replace.
Components that are bolted or screwed on such as
dampers or baffl es may be removed to accommodate
the installation of the 739-72 engine. Cutting away
any sheet metal parts of the existing fi replace
to accommodate the installation of the 739-72 is
prohibited. Check with local authorities if in doubt.
Clean Fireplace and Chimney
Have the chimney swept and the fi replace cavity
including ash dumps and clean-outs cleaned before
installing the 739-72 heater and vent liners. Any
creosote or soot residue remaining in the fi replace
cavity chimney or clean-out may cause odors or
stains once the 739-72 insert is installed. Consult with
chimney sweep for information on how best to clean.
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Installation Planning

Existing Fireplace Preparation

4. Clean cavity, chimney, ash dump, and clean-out.
5. Carefully read the Installer's Checkllist included
with the fi replace for the installation sequence.
Existing Dampers
Factory-built, zero-clearance fi replaces will require the
damper to be removed in order to install the vent liners.
These dampers are usually bolted into place. Dampers
in masonry fi replaces must be fi xed open and may
remain in place.
Ash Retaining Curbs
Some fi replaces (particularly factory-built) have a
raised curb at the front edge to retain ashes. Check the
dimensions carefully to ensure the 739-72 engine will fi t
behind any raised curb (some curbs may be removed
separately from the refractory base).