Clearances; Locating The Fireplace; Placing The Fireplace - Element4 Lucius 140 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
opening must be cut through the platform top. The lineset
mm)
can be routed through this opening. Room air must be allowed
to flow through the Wall Access Door then through this platform
opening.
Figure 14
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a flat platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material other than wood. For example, carpet or linoleum bases
are not permitted.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the firebox and the
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

bottom of the feet.
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.
The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
x 6" (152
fireplace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
mm)
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.
13
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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