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3.0 EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Appliance Placement Considerations
WARNING: Due to high surface temperatures, the fireplace insert
should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
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This fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the fireplace insert and venting.
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This fireplace insert may be installed in a bedroom.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace insert
will produce when determining a location.
3.2 Existing Fireplace Specifications
IMPORTANT: Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation must be maintained.
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Any smoke shelves, shields, and baffles may be removed if
attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary, remove firebrick
to obtain at least the minimum opening requirements.
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Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the existing fireplace is
prohibited.
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A gas line must be able to be installed to the fireplace insert.
Please refer to Figure 2.1 on page 9. The gas line access hole
is located on the left side of the insert.
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If the metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed directly
on metal base of metal fireplace using the Kozy Heat Floor
Protector Kit (#RT34-FLP). The provided leveling bolts with
the fireplace must be installed at the bottom corners of the
gas insert for the required 3/4" (19mm) air space to the floor
protector.
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Mechanically attach 'THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED' label at
bottom of existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fireplace
insert is removed.
Figure 3.1, RT34-FLP
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EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
3.2.1 Existing Fireplace Opening
If installing the #RT34-FLP, add
floor protector and airspace) to the height (A) to maintain minimum
opening clearances.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Figure 3.2, Existing Opening Guide
3/4" AIR SPACE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
(#RT34-FLP)
LEVELING BOLT
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
Minimum Requirements
1-1/4" (32mm)
Height ............................................................................23-3/4" (603mm)
Front Width ..................................................................34-1/8" (866mm)
Depth .............................................................................16-3/8" (419mm)
Back Width ...................................................................24-1/8" (612mm)
A
(total dimension of
D
B
C
#RVT-34-L R.3 November 2021
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