Clearances; Locating The Fireplace; Placing The Fireplace - Element4 Modore 240 Installation, Operation And Owner's Manual

These are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be maintained
as described in this manual.

LOCATING THE FIREPLACE

When selecting a location for the fireplace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND non-
combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your fireplace.
• Locate the appliance out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.

PLACING THE FIREPLACE

The base upon which the appliance rests (Figure __) must be
sturdy, level and built to safely support at least 800 pounds (363
kilograms). The base may be the floor or a purpose-built raised
platform, e.g. wood, metal. When placed on a platform, an 8" (203
x 6" (152 opening must be cut through the platform top.
mm) mm)
The lineset can be routed through this opening. Room air must be
allowed to flow through convection air inlets and then through
this platform opening.
Figure 12
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and the
bottom of the feet.
ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES. PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
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CLEARANCES

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials of 26" (660
on all sides and 4" (100
mm)
or framing used closer than this dimension must be non-
combustible (e.g. metal).
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72" (1830
• When installing the venting, the following clearances to
combustible materials MUST be maintained:
a. 3" (76
b. 1" (25
venting
• Do not block or restrict the Air Inlet, located between the
standoff frame and glass.
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The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
Clearance to combustibles summary:
Back:
Front: 11" (280
Sides:
Top:
Floor:
The Floor dimension (above) is measured from the bottom of
the firebox. When the adjustable feet are in their lowest position
the required clearance to the floor is maintained.
15
mm)
to the bottom. Any spacer
mm)
.
mm)
above any horizontal venting
mm)
to venting sides or below any horizontal
mm)
11" (280
mm)
mm)
11" (280
mm)
26" (660
mm)
4" (100
mm)
to the top, 11" (280
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