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CLEARANCES
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ENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GASENSURE THAT THE LINESET (WHICH INCLUDES THE GAS
VALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOTVALVE, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND GAS LINES) DOES NOT
IMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT ISIMPEDE THE FULL OPERATION OF THE RELIEF DOORS. IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESEYOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THESE
CRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATIONCRITICAL COMPONENTS THROUGHOUT THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.PROCESS. REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL WRAPS AND TIES.
These are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be maintained
as described in this manual.
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
When selecting a location for the replace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND non-
combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your replace.
• Locate the appliance out of trac and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.
PLACING THE FIREPLACE
The base upon which the appliance rests must be sturdy, level
and built to safely support at least 500 pounds (230 kilograms).
The base may be the oor or a purpose-built raised platform, e.g.
wood, metal. When placed on a platform, a minimum 200 in2(1290
cm2)opening must be cut through the platform top. The lineset
can be routed through this opening. Room air must be allowed
to ow through the Wall Access Door and the air Inlet openings
then through this platform opening. A linear cutout shape (shown
crosshatched, below) will perform best.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a at platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material other than wood. For example, carpet or linoleum bases
are not permitted.
Lift the replace by the bottom of the main cabinet, not the
fan assembly.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the rebox and
the bottom of the feet.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials of 26” (660 mm) to the top, 11” (280
mm) on all sides and 4”(100 mm) to the bottom. Any spacer
or framing used closer than this dimension must be non-
combustible (e.g. metal).
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72” (1830 mm).
• When installing the venting, the following clearances to
combustible materials MUST be maintained:
a. 3” (76 mm) above any horizontal venting
b. 1” (25 mm) to venting sides or below any horizontal
venting
• Do not block or restrict the Air Inlet or the Air Outlet
The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
Clearance to combustibles summary:
Front: 11” (280 mm)
Back: 11” (280 mm)
Sides: 11” (280 mm)
Top: 26” (660 mm)
Floor: 4” (100 mm)
The Floor dimension (above) is measured from the bottom of the
rebox. When the adjustable feet are in their lowest position the
required clearance to the oor is maintained.
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