Existing Fireplace Specifications; Existing Fireplace Requirements - kozy heat Minneapolis MPS-30 Installation And Operation Manual

EXISTING FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

THIS INSERT IS APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION IN MASONRY AND FACTORY-BUILT SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES.

EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS

The existing fireplace & chimney must be clean and in good working order and constructed of non-combustible materials.
A gas line must be able to be installed to the insert.
Provisions made to provide electrical power for operation.
Any chimney clean-outs must fit properly.
Existing Chimney must be comprised of one of the following: Factory built solid fuel chimney: 7" minimum inside diameter.
Existing Chimney Height: Minimum: 10 ft. (3.05m)
Maximum: 35 ft. (10.67m)
DETERMINE LENGTH OF EXISTING CHIMNEY
1. Remove and discard existing chimney cap.
NOTE: It is helpful to have two people complete next step to determine chimney
height.
2. Position one person at fireplace and another person at top of chimney.
Measure from fireplace base to top of chimney.
Subtract 19-3/4" (501 mm) (height of insert).
This is the total length of co-linear flexible aluminum you will require.
MEASUREMENT FROM FIREPLACE BASE TO TOP OF CHIMNEY:_________________
LESS 19-3/4" (501 mm) (HEIGHT OF INSERT):
TOTAL CHIMNEY LENGTH REQUIRED:
CAUTION: This appliance must not be connected to or joined with any other
chimney flue serving another appliance.
Masonry chimney: 6" x 8" minimum inside diameter.
-19-3/4" (501 mm)
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MIN. 10 ft. (3.05 m)
MAX. 35 ft. (10.67m)
Figure 9a