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Do Not Discard This Manual DS Fireplace Inser t High Efficiency Hopper Fed Coal Insert Model FP16 OWNER’S MANUAL This insert meets Test Standards: UL 1482 - ETLM 78-1 ULC S628 Before you install or operate a DS Fireplace Insert, you must:...
All D.S. Fireplaces must be installed by a NFI Certified Technician Safety Instructions 1. Read all instructions carefully before installing or operating any D.S. insert 2. You must install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before you install or operate any insert.
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5. Clean inside of chimney liner at least once annually (in Spring). For longer life oil inside of liner with vegetable oil. Fireplace Insert Specifications - FP16 • Approx. BTU 105,000 •...
Locating Insert Liner Hookup To Insert You will need to attach an appliance adapter on the bottom end of your liner. Then you can either put 3 screws in the exhaust collar of the insert from the outside top of the insert or from the inside of the firebox.
Clearance Requirements Fireplace Insert Chimney, Clearance Requirements and Specifications Mantle 1. Insert must be installed in and existing masonry or factory built fireplace. Maintaining all clearance to combustibles. Trim 2. Insert must be installed on a noncombustible surface. 3. Locate and read clearance to combustibles in manual before installing unit.
Assembly Diagram Surround Instructions 3 Studs 1. Bolt surround top to sides using 4 - bolts and 4 – nuts. Make sure the hooks are turned towards center. 2. Fasten sheet metal brackets to right and left side of fireplace insert using 4 - #14 x screws.
Assembly Diagram Blower Instructions On the front lower right corner you will find a speed con- troller. This is where you can turn blower off and on or choose the speed of your blower. NOTE: Never turn blow- er off while insert is in operation. If your blower needs serviced or replaced there are two ways of accomplishing this.
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Assembly Diagram Coal Hopper Standard Baffle Insulation Coal Hopper Standard Baffle FP16-BSI / FP16BBI FP16 RBR FP16 LBR Hopper Front Loading Baffle Option We have a front loading baffle as an option that can three pieces of insulation beside each be purchased separately.
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1-Blower ......RB-312 Blower 1-Surround Top ......FP16-SST 1-9 Foot Power Cord .
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FP16 Measurements 42” Oversized surround - 46” wide x 34” high 30” 17” minimum 19” maximum 8.25” Front View 24” 30” 24.5” 8.25” 27.5” 30.75” Right Side View 27.5” 30.75” Top View...
Trouble Shooting Problem 1 - Inadequate heat being delivered to your home, Solution: - Check home insulation – is it adequate? - You might have poor circulation. For example, If your insert is in the basement and it is warmer there than the first floor, put in a few floor vents to help move the hot air to where it’s needed.
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L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y DS Fireplace Insert High Effiency Hopper Fed Coal Insert D.S. Stoves warrants this Fireplace Insert against premature failure of any component Please read this warranty carefully! due to workmanship quality or materials.
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