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New Construction or Renovation
1. Select a location away from combustible
materials such as curtains or drapes,
furniture, bedding, paper, etc.
2. Place unit in selected location to see how
it will look in the future.
3. Mark the desired location on the floor
and store unit in a safe, dry and dust free
location.
4. Frame in an opening leaving at least 1/4"
(6 mm) around the edge of the unit. Any
new wiring must be done in compliance
with local and national codes and other
applicable regulations in order to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock or other inju-
ries. Therefore, it strongly recommended
that you hire a professional to complete
any such work.
5. Plan you power supply route. See step 4
of Existing Fireplace Installation, page 6.
Combustible Finishing Material: Materials
made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics or any material
capable of igniting and burning, whether flame
proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this
includes drywall).
Noncombustible Finishing Material: Ma-
terials which will not ignite and burn. Such
materials are those consisting entirely of
steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass
or plasters or combinations thereof or have a
fire rating of zero.
WARNING: Grills on this
heater cannot, in any way, be
covered as it may create a fire
hazard.
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INSTALLATION
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Installing Insert
Once the site has been prepared, the fireplace
insert can be installed.
1. Install trim onto front of unit.
2. Make sure power switch is in the OFF
position.
3. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 volt,
grounded outlet.
4. Push fireplace insert so that the trim is
against the finished mantle or wall sur-
face.
NOTICE: When the front is
installed it will cover the gap
between the heater and framing,
cabinet, finishing materials or
existing fireplace.
FINIShINg
FINISHING CHECKLIST
• Power supply service must be completed
prior to finishing to avoid reconstruction.
• Grills and air openings cannot be covered
in any circumstances.
Note: The heater is a zero clearance fireplace
and may be finished with combustible or non-
combustible finishing materials.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the
mantel, they must be heat resistant to prevent
discoloration.
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