Fireplace preparation, Combustible material – Empire Comfort Systems VFSV-30-3 User Manual
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FIREPLACE PREPARATION
•
Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.
•
Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove
ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.
Have this cleaning performed annually after installation.
•
Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or
wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot
outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney
flue damper.
Install and operate the appliance as directed in this manual.
FOR FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES
FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENT-
ING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE AP-
PLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACES
Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)
20
30
40
Chimney
Height*
Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)
(ft)
10
11.3
16.6
22.1
15
8.6
12.6
17.3
20
7.5
10.8
14.5
25
6.6
9.6
12.6
30
6.2
9.1
11.3
35
5.7
8.0
10.8
40
5.3
7.5
10.2
*
Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is
10 feet.
**
Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and input
rate.
FOR MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES
FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENT-
ING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM DECORATIVE
APPPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURN-
ING FIREPLACES
Appliance Input Rate (BTU/hr)
20
30
40
Chimney
Height*
Minimum Opening** (sq. in.)
(ft)
6
17.6
25.7
33.8
8
16.5
23.7
31.2
10
15.1
21.7
28.7
15
14.1
19.9
26.1
20
12.9
18.5
23.7
30
12.2
16.9
21.6
*
Height is from hearth to top of chimney and the minimum height is
6 feet.
**
Chart shows minimum opening (sq. in.) for given height and input
rate.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Do not attach combustible material to the mantel of your fireplace. This
is a fire hazard.
Figure 7
No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of any type should be
placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance. The
flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
Figure 8