Fireplace Installation; Site Selection - Empire Comfort Systems EBL34 Owner's Manual

Fireplace Installation

Site Selection

Review and consider all of the
following conditions before installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 34.1 in.
(867 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm)
• For surface installation, the unit
requires a minimum of 2 wall
studs in order to ensure secure
installation. For other installation
methods, suitable framing is
required.
There are three possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 10);
• Partial Recessed (pg. 11);
• Flush mount (pg. 12),
and any of these have the option of
being hard-wired or plugged directly
into the wall outlet.
WARNING: The top of the
fireplace is to be installed at least
4" (10.2 cm) from the ceiling.
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow fireplace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building code.
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NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not
essential in all cases. A dedicated
circuit will be required if, after
installation, the circuit breaker
trips or fuse blows on a regular
basis when the heater is
operating. Additional appliances
on the same circuit may exceed
the current rating of the circuit
breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power cord is
stored or secured to avoid tripping
or snagging to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
Construction and electrical
outlet wiring must comply with
local building codes and other
applicable regulations to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and is
away from drapes, furniture and
high traffic.
2. For ease of electrical hook up you
may wish to locate the fireplace
near an existing outlet (for plug-in
convenience) (refer to NOTE 1).
3. Remove fireplace, front glass
and hardware from the box and
remove all packaging materials
before installation.
4. Store the fireplace in a safe, dry
and dust free location until you
are ready to install the fireplace.
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