Preparation; Existing Fireplace Preparation - Valor Portrait 530INI Installation Manual

Preparation

Existing Fireplace Preparation

A few points must be considered before inserting the
530 into an existing fireplace cavity. Generally, no
modifications are allowed to the existing fireplace that
will compromise the integrity of the existing fireplace.
Components that are bolted or screwed on such as
dampers or baffles may be removed to accommodate
the installation of the 530 engine. Cutting away any
sheet metal parts of the existing fireplace to
accommodate the installation of the 530 is prohibited.
Check with local authorities if in doubt.
Clean Fireplace and Chimney
Have the chimney swept and the fireplace cavity
including ash dumps and clean-outs cleaned before
installing the 530 heater and vent liners. Any creosote
or soot residue remaining in the fireplace cavity
chimney or clean-out may cause odors or stains once
the 530 insert is installed. Consult with chimney sweep
for information on how best to clean.
Existing Dampers
Factory-built, zero-clearance fireplaces will require the
damper to be removed in order to install the vent
liners. These dampers are usually bolted into place.
Dampers in masonry fireplaces must be fixed open and
may remain in place.
Ash Retaining Curbs
Some fireplaces (particularly factory-built) have a raised
curb at the front edge to retain ashes. Check the
dimensions carefully to ensure the 530 engine will fit
behind any raised curb (some curbs may be removed
separately from the refractory base).
Existing Fireplace Preparation
Gas Line Routing
Plan the routing of the gas line before proceeding.
Utilize the existing hole for the gas line of the factory-
built fireplace.
If the fireplace has no access hole, carefully drill an
access hole of 1.5 inch (38 mm) or less through the
lower sides or bottom of the firebox. The access hole
must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
See Dimensions section for detailed location of gas
inlet. Also, take into consideration whether or not a fan
or shut-off valve will interfere when planning routing of
the gas line.
Existing Glass Doors and Wire Screens
Existing glass doors must be permanently removed
prior to installing the 530 insert.
Combustible Mantels
Combustible mantel clearances must conform to those
required for the original solid-fuel fireplace into which
the 530 is being installed.
Attach Warning Conversion Plate to Existing
Fireplace
(plate supplied loose with 530 heater)
Attach the "This fireplace has been converted..." label to
the existing fireplace using screws or other mechanical
means and store any removed parts in back of the
existing fireplace for future use.
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