Morso 5660 Instalation Manual page 3

Installing the Morsø 5660 Fireplace Insert Zero Clearance Enclosure
SELECTING THE LOCATION FOR YOUR INSTALLATION
This insulated metal fireplace insert zero clearance enclosure enables the MORSØ MODEL 5660
STANDARD or MODEL 5660 NA Fireplace Insert to be installed in minimum–clearance situations in
locations without an existing masonry fireplace. This could be in new home construction or in
homes that are being remodeled.
Centrally located installations generally provide and circulate the heat most effectively. An interior
chimney is preferred as it will stay warmer and provide a more consistent draft than an exterior chim-
ney. However, many installation options are possible. If an exterior chimney is necessary for your
installation, it is recommended that exterior chimney be enclosed in a chase to minimize heat loss.
The Model 90566000 or Model 90566400 Fireplace Insert Zero Clearance Enclosure may be ele-
Insert Model 5660 STANDARD or 5660NA
vated off the floor to allow the to be placed higher
up on the wall. This will require construction of a base structure to support the enclosure and insert.
The base structure should meet the same structural requirements as any other floor construction
meeting building code requirements in your area since it is supporting and transferring the apprecia-
ble weight of the enclosure and the Insert to the floor below it. The surface of the base structure
should be covered with a minimum of one layer of ¾ plywood. The distance from the top of the sup-
port structure to the ceiling above Models 5660 STANDARD or 5660NA may be no less than
67" (1701mm). See FIG. 5 on page 8 for support structure information.
The face of the support structure should be covered with non-combustible materials only, all the way
to the floor.
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