Fireplace Location - Vermont Castings KHLDV400PTSCSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

KHLDV Series Gas Fireplace

FIREPLACE LOCATION

Plan for the installation of your appliance. This includes
determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent
confi guration to be used, framing and fi nishing 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:
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Clearance to side-wall, ceiling, woodwork, and windows.
Minimum clearances to combustibles must be main-
tained.
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This fi replace may be installed along a wall, across a
corner, or use an exterior chase. Refer to Figure 3 for
suggested locations.
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Location should be out of high traffi c areas and away
from furniture and draperies due to heat from appliance.
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Never obstruct the front opening of the fi replace.
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Do not install in the vicinity where gasoline or other
fl ammable liquids may be stored.
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Vent pipe routing. Refer to the Venting section found in
this manual for allowable venting confi gurations.
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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 edi-
tion), and Local Building Codes for specifi c installation
requirements.
•
These units can be installed in a bathroom.
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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
E
Y
D
Y
F
A Flat on Wall C Island**
B Cross Corner D Room Divider*
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'. Refer to
Installing Horizontal Termination Confi guration on Page 16.
* When you install your fi replace in (D) room divider or (E) fl at on wall
corner positions (Y), a minimum of 6" clearance must be maintained
from perpendicular wall and front of fi replace.
Figure 3 -
Locating Gas Fireplace
A
B
X
C
E Flat on Wall Corner*
F Chase Installation
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