Masonry fireplace installation - insert, Installation – Enviro Kodiak 1700 Freestanding User Manual
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Installation
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ASONRY
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NSTALLATION
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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
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ODS
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ECORATIVE
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LATES
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NSERT
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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.
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
18"
(457 mm)
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
Face Plate
Floor Protection
Combustible Floor
Masonry Fireplace
18"
(457 mm)
8"
(203 mm)
Figure 29: Insert Installation into existing fireplace
with hearth.
Figure 30: Insert Installation into existing fireplace
without hearth.
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