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These are a few facts that can help you understand and enjoy your
direct vent fireplace:
• The venting system may be routed to the outside of your home in
several ways. It may vent through the roof (vertical) or it may vent
to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe installation is
very important to allow for proper operation. You must follow the
venting instructions very carefully for either vertical or horizontal
applications.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of
Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
•
Install this appliance in accordance with Massachusetts Rules
and Regulations 248 C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through 8.00.
•
Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter
licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
•
The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches
(92 centimeters) in length.
•
The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
LOCATION AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient location for your direct vent
fireplace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs are not in the way of
the venting system. Choose a location where the heat output is not
affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors. Figure
2 shows some common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location for your fireplace and
termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace, follow these rules:
• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a chimney flue serving a
separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this fireplace in high traffic
areas, windy or drafty areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, vinyl tile or any
combustible material other than wood, it must be installed on a metal
or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace (see
Figure 3, Page 9).
• Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on back, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff
spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing
material. See framing details, Page 10.
• When locating termination cap, it is important to observe the
minimum clearances shown in Figure 8, Page 11.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid extra framing by positioning
your fireplace against an already existing framing member.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
PRE-INSTALLATION
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• This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided
all local codes and these installation instructions are followed.
• Each time you turn on your fireplace, you may notice some amount
of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass. This is normal
and will disappear after 10-20 minutes of operation.
• Your direct vent gas fireplace system (fireplace and venting) is a
balanced and sealed gas operating unit. It requires approximately
10-20 minutes of operating time before the flame pattern stabilizes.
Massachusetts Horizontal Vent Requirements
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, horizontal terminations
installed less than seven (7) feet above the finished grade must
comply with the following additional requirements:
• A hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
back-up must be installed on the floor level where the gas fireplace
is installed. The carbon monoxide detector must comply with NFPA
720, be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and be ISA certified.
• A metal or plastic identification plate must be permanently
mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of
eight (8) feet above grade and be directly in line with the horizontal
termination. The sign must read, in print size no less than one-half
(1/2) inch in size, GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF
ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450º F (232º C) heat-
resistant paint to coordinate with the exterior finish.
• There must not be any obstruction such as bushes, garden sheds,
fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the
termination cap and the front of outside air vent.
• Do not locate termination cap and outside air vent where excessive
snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure to clear vent termination
area after snow falls to prevent accidental blockage of venting sys-
tem. When using snow blowers, do not direct snow towards vent
termination area.
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall enclosed
in a chase
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
Corner
installation
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