Masonry fireplace installation - insert, Installation – Enviro Kodiak 1700 Freestanding User Manual

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Installation

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NSTALLATION

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NSERT

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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

“I

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AND

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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.
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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