NotIce: this heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
use this heater along with your
primary heating system. do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. if you have a
central heating system, you may
run system's circulating blower
while using heater. this will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. in the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
warNiNG: a qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
firebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the
firebox
• in high traffic areas
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing firebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 4.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the firebox is level.
If firebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
Note: Your firebox is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of
your firebox, except where standoff spacers
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INSTALLATION
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers
are attached to your firebox, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Firebox Installation, page 10).
INstAllAtIoN cleARANces
minimum clearances. if you
can, provide greater clearances
from floor, ceiling and adjoining
wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum clearances For side
combustible material, side wall and
ceiling
A. Clearances from side of fireplace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
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bustible material must be 4" from side of
fireplace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from top of fireplace opening
to ceiling should not be less than 42".
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
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Example
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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