Avalon Firestyles 700 B-Vent-1994 - Manual (Page 10)

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For qualified installers only!
This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not,
follow ANSI Z223.1 and the requirements listed in this manual. Failure to follow all
of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this gas heater and
notify your insurance company before hooking up this heater. The requirements listed below are
divided into sections. All requirements must be met simultaneously. The order of installation is
not rigid Ð the qualified installer should follow the procedure best suited for the installation.
Heater Placement
The heater may be installed in a masonry or zero-clearance (metal) fireplace with the
following requirements:
¥ The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within
(e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the heater
¥ The insert must be installed in a level, undamaged masonry or zero-clearance
(metal) fireplace. Any damage must be repaired prior to installation. The heater
must not extend beyond the hearth.
¥ The insert must maintain a 10" clearance to sidewalls
¥ The non-combustible side facing (e.g. brick, tile, cement board) must extend 8"
from the side of the insert
¥ The non-combustible top facing (e.g. brick, tile, cement board) must extend 8"
above the top of the insert
¥ The combustible mantle must be at least 17" above the top of the insert
HINT: REDUCING CLEARANCES - Clearances may be reduced by
methods specified in NFPA 211, listed wall shields, pipe shields, or
other means approved by local building or fire officials.
17" Min.
Combustible Mantle
Floor protection must
extend underneath
insert to the faceplate
Sidewall
23 5/8" Min.
(Width of Floor Protection)
WIDTH INCLUDING
SIDE PANELS:
40" with 8" Panels
44" with 10" Panels
48" with 12" Panels
HEIGHT INCLUDING
TOP PANEL:
28" with 8" Panels
30" with 10" Panels
32" with 12" Panels
10" Min.
8" Min.
8" Min.
Floor Protection
The heater must be installed over a non-combustible 3/8" thick hearth that
extends to both sides and from the rear edge of the heater to the front edge.