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3.0 EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Appliance Placement
Considerations
WARNING: Due to high surface temperatures, the fireplace
insert should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
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This fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of
supporting the fireplace insert and venting.
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This fireplace insert may be installed in a bedroom.
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Please be aware of the large amount of heat this fireplace
insert will produce when determining a location.
3.2 Existing Fireplace Specifications
IMPORTANT: Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing
and proper operation must be maintained.
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Any smoke shelves, shields, and baffles may be removed
if attached by mechanical fasteners. If necessary,
remove firebrick to obtain at least the minimum opening
requirements.
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Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the existing fireplace is
prohibited.
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If the metal floor is removed, the insert must be placed
directly on metal base of metal fireplace. Mechanically
attach 'THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED' label at bottom of
existing firebox so it will be visible if this gas fireplace insert
is removed.
3.2.1 Existing Fireplace Opening
Minimum Requirements
See Figure 3.1.
(A)
Height............................................................... 191/4 in (489 mm)
(B) Front Width ..................................................... 29½ in (749 mm)
(C) Depth ...................................................................15 in (381 mm)
(D) Back Width ..................................................... 187/8 in (479 mm)
A
Figure 3.1, Existing Fireplace Opening
12 EXISTING FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS
D
B
C
3.2.2 Chimney Specifications
WARNING: Any chimney clean-outs must fit properly.
This fireplace insert is to be installed into a solid fuel masonry
or factory built non-combustible fireplace that has been
installed in accordance with the national, provincial, state, and
local building codes.
The existing chimney must be comprised of one of the
following:
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Factory-built solid fuel chimney: 7 in (178mm) minimum
inside diameter
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Masonry chimney: 6 in x 8 in (152mm x 203mm) minimum
inside diameter
Existing chimney height:
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Minimum: 10 ft (3.05 m) Maximum: 50 ft (15.24 m)
3.2.2.1 Determine Length of Existing Chimney
1.
Remove and discard existing chimney cap.
2.
It is helpful to have two people complete this step. Position
one person at the fireplace and another person at the top of
the chimney.
3.
Measure from the fireplace base to the top of the chimney.
4.
Subtract the height of the insert from the previous
measurement. This is the total length of the co-linear flexible
aluminum pipe required for your installation.
Figure 3.2, Min/Max Chimney Length
MIN: 10 ft (3.05m)
MAX: 50 ft (15.24m)
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