Masonry Fireplace Installation - Insert - Vistaflame VF1200 Owner's Manual

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Unless you are experienced, we recommend installation by your dealer or a
Install only in a masonry fireplace with a good-condition chimney at least 15 ft (4.6 m) high, both of
which have been constructed in accordance with the building code. Refer to Tables 5 and 8 for minimum
masonry fireplace dimensions. Be sure the fireplace and chimney are clean and sound without any cracks
or loose mortar. Do not remove any bricks or mortar from the fireplace.
Rain Cap
Steel Plate or Flashing
Stainless Steel Liner
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 37: Insert Installation into existing fireplace with
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professional installer.
Flexible or Rigid 6"
Mantel
Top Facing
Damper Removed
or Fastened Open
Surround Panel
Sheet Metal Screws
Fastening Collar to
Stainless Steel Liner
USA 16" (406 mm)
CND 18" (450 mm)
Floor
Protection
Combustible Floor
hearth.
If there is a combustible floor in front of the
masonry fireplace, the fireplace insert must
be 8" (203 mm) above the combustible
floor, and floor protection must be provided
18" (457 mm) in front of the fireplace insert
and 8" (203 mm) to each side of the unit.
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1. Remove any fireplace damper or fasten
in a permanent open position.
2. (IN CANADA) The stove is vented with
a 6" stainless steel liner that goes directly to
the top of the chimney and is covered with
a rain cap. The chimney top is sealed with
a flashing or steel plate that supports the
weight of the chimney liner. The installation
must conform to the liner's manufacturer's
instructions.
This fireplace must be installed with a
continuous liner of 6" diameter (CANADA
ONLY) extending from the fireplace insert to
the top of the chimney. The chimney liner
must conform to the class 3 requirements of
ULC-S635 Standard for Lining Systems for
Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys
and Vents, or ULC-S640 Standard for Lining
Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
(IN U.S.A.)The appliance when installed,
must follow local building codes, in the
8"
absence of local building codes, with the
(203 mm)
current NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning
Appliances.
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