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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .................................... page 2
Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2
Precautions ..................................... page 3
Introduction..................................... page 3
Clearances/Height Requirements..... page 3
Chimney System ............................. page 3
Assembly Outline............................. page 4
Location of Fireplace ....................... page 4
Assembly Steps............................... page 5
Preinstallation Notes........................ page 5
Clearances ....................................... page 5
Installing the Fireplace..................... page 5
Fireplace Specifications .................. page 6
Framing Specifications.................... page 7
Installing the Chimney System ........ page 8
30°Offset through Floor/Ceiling ...... page 9
Ten Foot Rule Summary .................. page 11
Multiple Terminations...................... page 11
Chimney Component Calculations ... page 11
Special Offset Instructions............... page 12
Offset Calculations........................... page 12
Vertical Elevation Chart................... page 13
Offset Elevation Chart ..................... page 14
Installing Offsets.............................. page 14
Combustion Air Kits ........................ page 15
Optional Equipment Considerations. page 15
Gas Line Connection........................ page 15
Vent Free Appliances ....................... page 16
Glass Doors..................................... page 16
Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 16
Fireplace Finishes ............................ page 16
Mantels and Trim............................. page 16
Hearth Extensions/Wall Shields ....... page 16
Finish Requirements........................ page 18
Installation Components.................. page 19
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE RULES TO
FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.
1. Before starting your fireplace installation,
read these installation instructions carefully to
besureyouunderstandthemcompletelyandin
entirety. Failure to follow them could cause a
fireplacemalfunctionresultinginseriousinjury
and/or property damage.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
smoking or related problems that may result
fromthe lackofadequatecombustionair.Itis
the responsibility of the builder/contractor to
ensurethatadequatecombustionairhasbeen
provided for the fireplace.
13.DONOTusea fireplaceinsertor anyother
productsnotspecifiedhereinbythemanufac-
turerforusewiththisfireplace.Allgaslogsets
must be operated with the damper clamped
open, including unlisted “vent free” log sets.
Listed “vent-free” log sets may be operated
with the damper closed.
14. "Smoke free” operation is not warranteed
norareweresponsible for inadequate system
draft caused by mechanical systems, general
construction conditions, inadequate chimney
heights, adverse wind conditions and/or un-
usualenvironmentalfactors or conditions be-
yond our control.
15. Never, under any circumstances, install a
fireplace, chimney component or any acces-
sories, that has visible or suspected physical
damage as a result of handling or transporta-
tion.Theseitemsshould beinspected byyour
distributor or qualified factory representative
toensuresafe condition. When in doubt,con-
sult your distributor.
16. For additional safety considerations and
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Care and Operation Manual provided with the
fireplace.
TOOLS AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
NORMALLY REQUIRED
Tools should Include:
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Saw and/or sabersaw
Level
Measuring tape
Plumb line
Electric drill and bits
Pliers
Square
Building supplies:
Framing materials
Wall finishing materials
Caulking materials (noncombustible)
Fireplace surround and hearth
extension materials (noncombustible)
2.Alwayscheckyourlocalbuildingcodes.The
installationmustcomplywithalllocal,regional,
state and national codes and regulations.
3. These fireplaces must be installed with
Security Chimneys FTF10 [10" (254mm) in-
side diameter] Chimney System only. These
systems are intended for use in any applica-
tionwhereatraditionalmasonrytypefireplace
would apply. The chimney system must al-
ways vent to the outside of the building.
4. To ensure a safe fireplace system and to
prevent the build-up of soot and creosote,
inspect and clean the fireplace and chimney
priortouseandperiodicallyduringtheheating
season.
5. Use solid fuel only. DO NOT use artificial
waxbasedlogs,chemicalchimneycleanersor
flame colorants in your fireplace.
6. DO NOT use charcoal or coal under any
circumstances.
7. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel,kerosene,charcoallighterfluid,orsimilar
liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids at safe
distance from the fireplace.
8. NEVER leave children unattended when
there is a fire burning in the fireplace.
9.Alwayskeepfluedamperopenwhenheatis
present in the fireplace.
10. Before servicing, allow the fireplace to
cool. Always shut off any electricity or gas to
the fireplace while working on it. This will
preventanypossibleelectricalshockorburns.
11. This fireplace is not intended to heat an
entire home or be used as a primary heat
source. It is designed to ensure homeowner
comfortbyprovidingsupplementalheattothe
room.
12. Always ensure that an adequate supply of
replacement combustion air from the outside
ofthe houseisaccessibleto thefireto support
normalcombustion. Fireplacesconsumelarge
volumes of air during the normal combustion
process. Intheeventthehomeistightlysealed
with modern energy efficient features, the op-
tionalcombustionairkitmaynotprovideallthe
air required to support combustion.