Determine Location; Vent System Framing; Rough-In Dimensions - kozy heat Two Harbors 55616 Installation And Operating Manual

DETERMINE LOCATION

1. Determine the exact position of your fireplace, the width, depth and height of the hearth (optional), and location of the vent system termination.
If possible place the fireplace in such a manner that the vent termination will be placed between two studs so additional framing is not
necessary.
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS: When the fireplace is installed directly on carpet, tile or other combustible material, it must be installed on a wood
or metal panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace. The minimum platform size is 19 3/4" wide X 14 7/8" deep.
If masonry is to be used (optional), prepare the necessary foundation for the masonry load. When masonry construction is being
used, a lintel must be used over the top of the fireplace to support the added weight.
IMPORTANT - Vent cap location must be in compliance with the guidelines on page #7 of this manual.
2. HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS:
Frame a 12 1/2" high (H) x 10 7/8" wide (W) opening on the
exterior wall for the chimney termination. This opening size
includes the required 3" clearance at the top of the vent pipe and
1" clearance at the sides and bottom of the vent pipe.
STRAIGHT WALL / CORNER INSTALLATIONS:
To achieve the minimum horizontal venting requirements for
RIGID PIPE APPLICATIONS, a minimum of 41 1/4" (A) to the
top of the vent pipe and 44 1/4" (B) to the top of the framed
opening from the floor or hearth the fireplace is setting on is
required. See Figure 7A.
3. VERTICAL TERMINATIONS: Follow vent pipe manufacturer's installation instructions for vertical terminations. A minimum 1" clearance on
all sides of vertical vent pipe sections must be maintained.
The horizontal vent heat shield is not used for vertical venting configurations.
CAUTION: COLD AIR TRANSFER AREA. THE SURROUNDING CHASE OF THE FIREPLACE MUST COMPLY WITH ALL CLEARANCES AS
OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL AND BE CONSTRUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES. OUTSIDE WALLS SHOULD BE
INSULATED TO PREVENT COLD AIR FROM ENTERING THE ROOM.
NOTE: Due to high temperatures, this fireplace should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies.
4. Build the hearth to the desired size and height. If a hearth
extension is desired, combustible material may be used.
5. Rough in the wall enclosure. Figure 7B.
6.
IMPORTANT: Framing dimensions should allow for wall covering
thickness and fireplace facing materials. Adjust rough opening size
as necessary to maintain at least the minimum clearance
requirements.
MINIMUM FINISHED OPENING DIMENSIONS (Wall covering /
facing materials included):
32 5/8" high x 19 3/4" wide x 14 7/8" deep*
*½" clearance at the back & sides of the fireplace must be
maintained. Refer to Figures 3B & 3C, page #3.
FIGURE 7A
IMPORTANT: PLACE HEADER IN THE 'UP' POSITION TO
MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM VENT SYSTEM
TO COMBUSTIBLES.
FIGURE 7B
Horizontal termination shown.
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