Vogelzang TR004 - Manual (Page 6)

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PRE-INSTAllATION REqUIREmENTS
FIREPLACE CONDITION &
ZERO CLEARANCE REqUIREmENTS
A masonry fireplace must meet minimum code
requirements, National Fire Protection Association,
(NFPA) 211, or the equivalent for a safe installation.
Contact a professional, licensed installer, your local
building inspector or the local fire authority for the
requirements in your area. Your insurance company
should be able to recommend a quallified inspector.
Inspections should include the following:
1.
Condition of the fireplace and chimney. A mason-
ry fireplace and chimney MUST be inspected prior
to installation of this insert. They must be free from
cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockage
or other evidence of deterioration. If found, these
items MUST be repaired prior to installation. DO
NOT REMOVE BRICKS or MORTAR from existing
fireplace when installing this unit.
2. Chimney Size. Minimum chimney size is 6˝
(152mm) diameter. Maintain a 15 ft. minimum overall
chimney height measured from the top of appliance
to the top of the chimney. Chimneys must extend at
least 3 ft. above the roof and at least 2 ft. above the
highest point within 10 ft. of the chimney top. See
the Chimney Connections section of this manual.
2. Zero Clearance or metal Heatform Fireplaces.
These fireplaces and chimneys must meet the
minimum code specifications as noted above. Fac-
tory built zero clearance fireplaces must be listed
and suitable for solid fuel use. Chimneys must be
at least 7 inch diameter to accomodate a required,
continuous, stainless steel liner from the insert flue
collar to the top termination of the chimney.
Only detachable parts that can be easily replaced
(i.e. damper parts, screens, doors and side and
back refractory panels) are to be removed. These
parts must be stored and readily available for re-
placement if the insert is ever removed. The removal
of any parts that render the fireplace unusable for
burning solid fuel requires a permanent label to be
affixed by the installer that states the fireplace is
unsuitable for burning solid fuel unless the missing
parts are replaced and the fireplace is restored to
its original, certified condition.
3. Chimney Caps. Mesh type chimney caps and spark
arrestors must be able to be removed for regular
inspection and cleaning. Otherwise the mesh should
be removed to prevent possible plugging. Check
your local fire and building codes.
4. Chimney Liner. The chimney must be suitable for
burning solid fuel. Install a continuous stainless
steel liner from the flue collar of the appliance to
the top of the chimney. Liner must be UL Listed to
UL1777.
5. Fireplace Opening Dimensions.
A. Minimum Height ..........23˝
B. Minimum Widths ..........29˝
C. Minimum Depth ...........14˝
7. makeup Air Requirements. This insert requires an
adequate supply of makeup air to operate safely
and efficiently. In some areas, this is a building code
requirement. Inadequate air supply will cause poor
combustion, inefficient operation, creosote buildup,
back drafting and smoke puffing into the living ar-
eas. If any of the following conditions are evident,
a makeup air supply MUST be installed.
Figure 1 Minimum Opening Specifications
6. Combustible material Clearances. The fireplace
and chimney must be inspected to make sure there
is adequate clearance to combustible materials.
This includes the top, side, front and back as well as
concealed combustibles in the chimney and mantle
areas. Your local building inspector or fire authority
should have information on whether older fireplace
meet current codes and are suitable for use. See
also figure 1 and figure 2.
D. Min. Distance to Sidewall ........12˝
E. Min. Distance to Top Trim ........15˝
F. Min. Distance to Mantle ..........21.75˝
G. Min. Distance to Side Trim ......9.5˝
H. Min. Floor Protector Front .......24˝
I. Min. Floor Protector Side ........6˝
Figure 2 Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials