Top Exit - Continental Fireplaces Builder Series Installation Manual

2.12

top exit

WARNING
!
• Failure to install the cover plate and gasket will cause the appliance to function improperly and can cause
injury or property damage.
This appliance has been factory shipped as a rear vent.
A.
Remove the safety barrier and glass door (see "safety barrier & door removal/installation" section).
B.
Remove the contents from the fi rebox and set aside.
You will need the exhaust and air inlet collar.
C.
To ease assembly, remove the 4 hex head screws,
securing the defl ector from inside the top front of the
fi rebox (FIG 1).
D.
Remove the outer cover plate and gasket by removing
the 4 screws. Install the outer cover plate and gasket onto the back of the appliance using the 4 previously
removed screws (FIG 2).
E.
Remove the 1 1/2" (38.1mm) thick batt of insulation and discard (FIG 2).
F.
Remove the 4 screws securing the inner cover plate, 'o' ring, and gasket. Remove the inner cover plate
and discard (FIG 2).
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
G.
Reinstall the 'o' ring) and gasket into the appliance using the previously removed screws (FIG 2).
H.
Place the 7" (177.8mm) intake collar and gasket onto the top of the appliance and secure using 4 screws.
TIP: The manual baggie supplies the gasket and screws (packaged in another
separate baggie).
I.
From inside the fi rebox, install the 4" (101.6mm) exhaust collar with gasket up through the top of the
fi rebox, and secure with the the 4 hex head 3/4" black screws supplied in the manual baggie.
note:
Do not overtighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the fi rebox.
J.
Reinstall the top defl ector, log set, glass door, and safety barrier.
OUTER
COVERPLATE
GASKET
'O' RING
INNER
COVERPLATE
GASKET
1 1/2" INSULATION BATT
FIG. 2
OUTER
COVERPLATE
GASKET
venting requirements
FIG. 1
DEFLECTOR
EN
EXHAUST
FLUE COLLAR
FIG. 3
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