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3. The fireplace can be installed directly on the floor or on a platform made of combustible materials, such as
wood or plywood or any other hard, sturdy surface.
4. A 48” x 16” (1220 mm x 407 mm) minimum hearth extension made of non combustible material is
required. The extension can be installed below the base of the fireplace or flush mounted. (Figures #5)
5. To prevent any burning embers falling between the fireplace and the hearth extension from coming into
contact with the floor, insert a metal sheet under the front of the fireplace. This sheet must extend 4”
(100 mm) on both sides of the fireplace and 2” (50 mm) in front. The non combustible hearth extension
should rest on the 2” (50 mm) band of sheet metal in front. You can also prevent embers from falling in the
joint between the fireplace and the hearth extension by filling it with mortar grout. (Figure #5)
6. To anchor the fireplace to the floor, unfold the lower metal attachments and screw them to the floor using
1” (25 mm) screws.
7. The opening must be at least 24” (610 mm) away from any wall at a right angle with the appliance’s face.
(Figure #11)
8. Place the appliance in the desired location. It must directly abut against the finished wall and not insulation
or a vapor barrier. Do not add any insulation.
9. The standards in your area may require an outside air inlet. Even if such is not the case, it is beneficial to do
so since this will improve the fireplace’s performance. Install a flexible air duct that is 4” (102mm) in
diameter and a maximum length of 20’ (6.1 m). If a longer duct is required, increase diameter to 6”
(152 mm) but maximum length will then be 40’ (12.2 m). The outside air intake must not come from a
garage, carport, basement, attic or the chimney’s enclosure.
10. Install the outside air inlet in a place where it is unlikely to become blocked by snow and is sheltered from
high winds. Make sure it is far from the gas meter or any other device that may emit fumes or gases, such
as automobile exhaust.
11. Once you have decided on the location of the outside air inlet, drill a 4¼” (108 mm) hole in the wall. Insert
the inlet grill in the hole from the outside and screw it to the wall with four 1” (25 mm) screws.
12. From the inside, insert the insulated flexible duct and attach it to the inlet grill with aluminum duct tape or
¾” (19 mm) metal screws.
13. On the lower left side of the fireplace, remove the metal piece blocking the air intake. Cut the insulating
wool, insert the adaptor included with the fireplace and screw it in place using two ¾” (19 mm) metal
screws. Using an adjustable collar or aluminum duct tape, attach the flexible duct to the adaptor.
You can also install a decorative gas appliance in the hearth. To do this, install an automatic shut-off valve.
Comply with ANSI Z21.60 (1991) standards governing “Decorative Gas Appliances” in vented fireplaces and
ANSI Z233.1 with regards to the National Gas Code.
ATTENTION: ALWAYS OPEN THE CHIMNEY DAMPER TO ITS MAXIMUM POSITION WHEN
USING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE.
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG
APPLIANCE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL A GAS
LOG APPLIANCE WITHOUT A VENT PIPE.