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13
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not remove bricks or mortar from
the fireplace.
MASONRY HEATER INSTALLATION:
Prior to installation: Stand-offs may be removed to fit
the insert into the fireplace.
When installing the insert into a masonry fireplace,
do not remove any brincks or masonry. Do not
weaken the structure, or reduce the protection for
combustible materials to less then that required by
the National Building Code.
Bolted or screwed together pieces (smoke shelf /
deflectors) may be removed, but must be able to be
re-installed if the heater was removed.
External trim pieces, which do not affect the
operation of the fireplace, may be removed, provided
they are able to be re-installed in the event the
heater is removed.
A warning label must be attached to the back wall of
the fireplace stating that "This fireplace has been
altered to accomodate a fireplace insert and must be
re-inspected by a qualified person prior to re-use as
a factory built fireplace".
A non-combustible hearth must cover the flooring
underneath, as well as extend a minimum of 6" in
front and to both sides of the stove.
Clean all ashes out of the inside of the fireplace.
Make sure that the chimney and fireplace are free of cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits,
blockage, or other signs of deterioration. If necessary, have any repair work done by a qualified
professional before installing the heater.
A. Remove the fireplace damper or fasten it permanently open.
B. Measure the throat of the fireplace and mark this shape on a piece of 24 gauge sheet metal (flue
cover). Cut a hole, sized for the pellet liner, to lie directly below the fireplace flue opening. Allow 2"
of material for a flange on all sides and cut to these measurements. Bend down the flanges. If you
have never done this before, it might be a good idea to make a cardboard pattern and test it first.
Fasten this flue cover in position as high as possible with two masonry screws per side through the
flanges into the fireplace.
C. If you plan on connecting outside air it is recommended to do so at this time.
D. Install floor protection if necessary.
E. Connect the pellet vent with a Clean-Out-Tee to the back of the insert.
F. Run a liner down the chimney and connect to the Tee.
G. Position the insert in it's final location.
H. Pull the excess length of the liner out through the top of the chimney. Trim the excess liner,
install the cap the chimney.
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