Prepare Existing Fireplace; Existing Fireplace Minimum Opening Requirements; Fan Direct Wire Installation - kozy heat Chaska CSK-31 Installation And Operation Manual

PREPARE THE EXISTING FIREPLACE

EXISTING FIREPLACE MINIMUM OPENING REQUIREMENTS

(A) Height: 19-1/2" (495 mm)
(B) Front Width : 31" (787 mm)
(C) Depth: 15-1/4" (387 mm)
(D) Back Width : 23-7/8" (606 mm)
All dimensions are minimum requirements
PREPARE THE EXISTING FIREPLACE
WARNING: CUTTING ANY SHEET-METAL PARTS OF THE FIREPLACE, IN WHICH THE GAS FIREPLACE IS TO BE
INSTALLED, IS PROHIBITED.
1. The refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates may be removed from existing fireplace before installing this gas
fireplace insert.
2. Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.
3. If necessary, remove firebrick on sides and back of the existing fireplace to obtain at least the minimum opening requirements listed
above.
4. The fireplace flue damper can be fully blocked open or removed for installation of this gas fireplace insert.
5. Remove existing chimney cap.
6. Clean chimney and inside of fireplace to prevent creosote smell from entering the home.
7. Place „THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED‟ label in the bottom of existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fireplace insert is
removed.
8. Run electrical wiring if hard wiring to the insert. See „FAN DIRECT WIRE INSTALLATION‟ instructions on following pages.
9. Run any electrical wiring needed if insert is to be run by a thermostat.
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