Location; Waterproofing The Fireplace - Lennox E36ODGNE Installation Instructions Manual

ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have
all the necessary parts supplied in good
usable condition. Check also for any con-
cealed damage.
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
Carefully select the proper location for any
obstructions, clearance to side wall(s), air
availability, location and aesthetics. With proper
pre-planning, a slight adjustment of a few
inches can save considerable time and ex-
pense later during construction and assembly.
See Figure 2 for some examples.
LIVING SPACE
Optional
Hearth
Extension
Figure 2
When choosing a location, care must be taken
to avoid places where flooding or running water
may be a problem.
Identify the desired location for the battery
pack/ON/OFF switch junction box location. This
should be easily accessible and convenient for
use and high enough on the wall to be protected
from water and drifted snow.
Do not use these appliances if any part of the
gas supply, control or burner has been sub-
merged under water. Immediately call a quali-
fied, professional service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any parts of the
control system and any gas control which
have been under water.
Carefully consider the position of the fireplace
opening with respect to the location of adjacent
or nearby stairwells, doors, windows, walk-
ways and over hanging trees, patios and wires.
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When locating the fireplace, consideration
must be given to combustibles and final
finishing. See Figure 18 and confine the
final location of combustible finish materials
to the "Safe Zone". Also refer to Clearance
Specifications on page 6.
Consider the effects of heat when locating any
object in front of or near the fireplace opening.
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible floor or raised on a platform of an
appropriate height. Do not place the fireplace
on vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It may,
however, be placed on flat wood, plywood,
particle board or other hard surfaces.
Position the electrical junction box as detailed
in LOCATION OF FIREPLACE. (The umbilical
cord is 9 feet long).
Be sure the fireplace rests on a solid continu-
ous floor or platform with appropriate framing
for support.
The fireplace may be positioned and then the
PATIO
framing built around it, or the framing may be
constructed and the fireplace positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special floor support is needed for
the fireplace, however, to be certain:
1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace
system including surround materials such as
brick, stone, etc., to be installed. Shipping
weights for the fireplace may be found on
page 8.
2. Measure the square footage of the floor
space to be occupied by the system, sur-
rounds and hearth extensions.
3. Note the decking construction, i.e. 2 x 6's, 2
x 8's or 2 x 10's, single or double joists, type
and thickness of floor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your local
building code to determine if you need addi-
tional support.
If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth
extension, build the platform assembly then
position fireplace and hearth extension on top.
Secure the platform to the floor to prevent
possible shifting.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into
prepared framing (non-combustible framing is
recommended).
2. Position the electrical junction box as
detailed in LOCATION OF FIREPLACE.
(The umbilical cord is 9 feet long).
3. Waterproof the fireplace or install the op-
tional drip pan ( see Waterproofing The Fire-
place and Figure 3 on page 5 ).
4. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should
only be performed by an experienced, licensed/
certified tradesman.)
5. Complete the installation, finish wall mate-
rial, surround and hearth extension to your
individual taste.
6. Assemble and attach optional accessories.
Study the three dimensional illustration ( Fig-
ure 1 ) to get a general idea of each element
of your fireplace system.

WATERPROOFING THE FIREPLACE

Although the fireplace is designed to operate
safely outdoors, rain may enter the hearth
area, condensation and can cause water to
collect inside the fireplace bottom.
To prevent water collection, the builder must
provide a means to drain water from under
the fireplace by building or installing a water
collector of the builders choice, before posi-
tioning the fireplace in its location.
Special care must be taken when the fireplace
is installed against an exterior wall. The enclo-
sure surrounding the fireplace on the sides
and back must be treated as an exterior wall.
Lennox does provide an optional drain pan to
assist weatherproofing the fireplace.
H4651 DPSS36 Drain Pan for E36ODG, H4652
DPSS42 Drain Pan for E42ODG.