Masonry fireplace installation - insert, Installation – Enviro Kodiak 1200 Insert User Manual
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Installation
M
ASONRY
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IREPLACE
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NSTALLATION
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NSERT
:
Unless you are experienced, we recommend installation by your dealer or a
professional installer.
It is recommended that you install the decorative plates (if purchased) into the shrouds
before installing the unit. Refer to “I
NSTALLATION
O
F
D
ECORATIVE
P
LATES
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NSERT
”.
Install only in a masonry fireplace at least 25” (635 mm) wide, 22” (560 mm) high and 14” (356 mm)
deep with a good-condition chimney at least 15 ft (4.6 m) high, both of which have been constructed in
accordance with the building code. Be sure the fireplace and chimney are clean and sound without any
cracks or loose mortar. Do not remove any bricks or mortar from the fireplace.
If there is a combustible floor in front of
the masonry fireplace, the fireplace insert
must be 8” (203 mm) above the combustible
floor, and floor protection must be provided
18” (457 mm) in front of the fireplace insert
and 8” (203 mm) to each side of the unit.
Refer also to S
PECIFICATIONS
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LEARANCES
T
O
C
OMBUSTIBLES
- 1200 I
NSERT
and S
PECIFICATIONS
- C
LEARANCES
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OMBUSTIBLES
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NSERT
.
1. Remove any fireplace damper or fasten in
a permanent open position.
2. (IN CANADA) The stove is vented with
a 6” stainless steel liner that goes directly to
the top of the chimney and is covered with
a rain cap. The chimney top is sealed with
a flashing or steel plate that supports the
weight of the chimney liner. The installation
must conform to the liner’s manufacturer’s
instructions.
This fireplace must be installed with a
continuous liner of 6” diameter (CANADA
ONLY) extending from the fireplace insert to
the top of the chimney. The chimney liner
must conform to the class 3 requirements of
ULC-S635 Standard for Lining Systems for
Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys
and Vents, or ULC-S640 Standard for Lining
Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
(IN U.S.A.)The appliance when installed,
must follow local building codes, in the
absence of local building codes, with the
current NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning
Appliances.
Floor
Protection
Combustible Floor
Masonry Fireplace
8"
(203 mm)
Rain Cap
Steel Plate or Flashing
Flexible or Rigid 6"
Stainless Steel Liner
Mantel
Top Facing
Damper Removed
or Fastened Open
Sheet Metal Screws
Fastening Collar to
Stainless Steel Liner
Surround Panel
USA 16” (406 mm)
CND 18” (450 mm)
Figure 34: Insert Installation into existing fireplace with
hearth.
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