Fireplace Location - Monessen Hearth BLDV400 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
If you live in a cold climate, seal all cracks around your appliance, and wherever cold air could enter
the room, with noncombustible material. It is especially important to insulate the outside chase cavity
between the studs and under the floor on which the appliance rests, if the floor is above ground level.

FIREPLACE LOCATION

Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent
configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, wall
switch, or remote control) are desired. Consult your local building code agency to ensure compliance with local
codes, including permits and inspections.
The following factors should be taken into consideration:
• Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows. Minimum clearances to combustibles must be
maintained.
• This fireplace may be installed along a wall, across a corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to Figure 4 for
suggested locations.
• Location should be out of high traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies due to heat from appli-
ance.
• Never obstruct the front opening of the fireplace.
Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other flammable liquids may be stored.
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• Vent pipe routing. See Venting section found in this manual for allowable venting configurations.
• These units can be installed in a bedroom. See National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54 — (current
edition), the Uniform Mechanical Code — (current edition), and Local Building Codes for specific installation
requirements.
• These units can be installed in a bathroom.
A Flat on Wall
B Cross Corner
C Island**
D Room Divider*
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
Y 6" Minimum
** Island (C) and room divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of vent system (X)
does not exceed 20'. See Installing Horizontal Termination Configuration on pages 18 and 19.
* When you install your fireplace in (D) room divider or (E) flat on wall corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6"
clearance must be maintained from perpendicular wall and front of fireplace.
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A
Y
C
D
Y
F
Figure 4 - Locating Gas Fireplace
PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
B
X
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