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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules......................................Page 2
Tools and Building Supplies..............Page 2
Precautions.......................................Page 2
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 7
Framing Specifications......................Page 7
Installing the Chimney System..........Page 8
Ten Foot Rule Summary....................Page 10
Special Offset Instructions................Page 11
30° Offset through Floor/Ceiling .......Page 11
Chimney Component Calculations ....Page 11
Offset Calculations ............................Page 11
Vertical Elevation Chart ....................Page 12
Offset Elevation Chart........................Page 13
Installing Offsets...............................Page 14
Optional Equipment Considerations..Page 14
Blower...............................................Page 14
Combustion Air Kits..........................Page 15
Gas Line Connection .........................Page 15
Cold Climate Insulation .....................Page 15
Glass Doors ......................................Page 16
Fireplace Finishes..............................Page 16
Mantels and Trim ..............................Page 16
Hearth Extensions/Wall Shields.........Page 16
Finish Requirements .........................Page 18
Installation Components ...................Page 18
1. Before starting your fireplace installation,
read these installation instructions carefully
to be sure you understand them completely
and in entirety. Failure to follow them could
cause a fireplace malfunction resulting in
serious injury and/or property damage.
2. Always check your local building codes.
The installation must comply with all lo-
cal, regional, state and national codes and
regulations.
3. These fireplaces must be installed with
SecurityChimneysFTF8(8"insidediameter)
Chimney System only. These systems are
intended for use in any application where
a traditional masonry type fireplace would
apply. The chimney system must always
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
prior to use and periodically during the heat-
ing season.
5. Burn approved fuels only as defined in the
Homeowner's Care and Operation Manual.
6. DO NOT use charcoal or coal under any
circumstances.
7. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire
in this fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids
a safe distance from the fireplace.
8. NEVER leavechildren unattendedwhenthere
is a fire burning in the fireplace.
9. Always keep flue damper open when heat is
present in the fireplace.
10.Before servicing, allow the fireplace to cool.
Always shut off any electricity or gas to the
fireplacewhile workingonit.Thiswillprevent
any possible electrical shock or burns.
11.This fireplace is not intended to heat an
entire home or be used as a primary heat
source. It is designed to provide aesthetics
and limited heat to the room.
12.Always ensure an that adequate supply
of replacement combustion air from the
outside of the house is accessible to the fire
to support normal combustion. Fireplaces
consume large volumes of air during the
normal combustion process.
• In the event the home is tightly sealed with
modern energy efficient features, the com-
bustion air kit (provided) may not provide
all the air required to support combustion.
• Themanufactureris notresponsibleforany
smoking or related problems that may result
from the lack of adequate combustion air. It
isthe responsibilityofthebuilder/contractor
to ensure that adequate combustion air has
been provided for the fireplace.
13.Alwaysensurethat theair inlet tothefireplace
isfreefromdebrisandanyotherobstructions
that can block the entrance of air.
14.DO NOT use a fireplace insert or any other
product not specified by the manufacturer
of this Superior appliance for use with this
fireplace. All gas log sets must be operated
with the damper clamped open.
15."Smoke free” operation is not warranteed
nor are we responsible for inadequate sys-
tem draft caused by mechanical systems,
generalconstructionconditions, inadequate
chimney heights, adverse wind conditions
and/or unusual environmental factors or
conditions beyond our control.
16.Never, under any circumstances, install a
fireplace, chimney component or any acces-
sories,thathasvisibleorsuspectedphysical
damageas aresultofhandlingortransporta-
tion.Theseitemsshouldbeinspected byyour
distributoror qualifiedfactoryrepresentative
to ensure safe condition. When in doubt,
consult your distributor.
17.For additional safety considerations and
complete operating instructions, refer to
the Care and Operation Manual provided
with the fireplace.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of damaging
fireplace materials and increas-
ing the risk of fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.
WARNING
This fireplacehasnotbeentested
with an unvented gas log set. To
reduce risk of fire or injury, do
not install an unvented gas log
set into this fireplace.
TOOLS AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
NORMALLY REQUIRED
Tools Supplies
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Saw and/or sabersaw
Level
Measuring tape
Plumb line
Electric drill and bits
Pliers
Square
Framing materials
Wall finishing materials
Caulking materials
(noncombustible)
Fireplace surround and
hearth extension
materials
(noncombustible)
PRECAUTIONS
Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult
to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is
recommended that the installer be a qualified or
certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly
accepted fireplace installation and safety tech-
niques as well as prevailing local codes.
The most important areas of concern dealing
with the installation of factory-built fireplaces
are clearances to combustible materials, proper
assembly of component parts, height of the
chimney system, the proper use of accessories
suppliedbythemanufacturer andthetechniques
employed in using finishing materials applied to
the wall surrounding the fireplace, hearth exten-
sions and wall shields. Each of these topics will
be covered in thorough detail throughout this
manual. Please give each your special attention
as you progress with your installation.
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 725,042M for
Care & Operation Instructions.
PACKAGING
The assembled wood fireplace is packaged
with:
1 -One envelope containing the literature pack-
age which consists of the homeowner's
manual, installation instructions and war-
ranty (located in the firebox).
2 -
One Combustion Air Kit
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE RULES TH AT
FOLLOW FOR SAFETY.
SAFETY RULES: