Astria Tuscan42P2 - Fireplace Installation

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you
must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1. Locationmustallowforproperclearances(seeFigures1and2).
2. Consideralocationwherereplacewillnotbeaffectedbydrafts,
air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make
installation easier.
4. Anoutsideairkitisavailablewiththisreplace(seeOptional
Outside Air Kitonpage7).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 3/4" minimum*
Floor** 0" minimum
Perpendicular wall to opening 12" minimum
Top spacers 0" minimum
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 6
Chimneyouterpipesurface1"minimum
*Notrequiredatnailinganges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of
thereplacetotheuegasoutletofthetermination,is14.5feetfor
straightueorauewithoneelbowset.Themaximumdistance
between elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow sets, the
minimumheightis22feet.Themaximumheightofanysystemis
50 feet. This measurement includes the fireplace, chimney sections
andtheheightoftheterminationassemblyattheleveloftheue
gasoutlet(seeFigure18,page11).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Outdoor Installation
The minimum height of the chimney, measured from the base of the
replacetotheuegasoutletofthetermination,is8feet(minimum
of4feetofchimneypipesectionsrequiredforoutdoorinstallation).
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimensions shown in Figures
1 and 2.
Note: When the fireplace is framed, the header has to be turned
ontheattomaintainproperclearance.
2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustiblematerialotherthanwoodooring,replacemust
beinstalleduponametalorwoodpanelextendingfullwidthand
depth of fireplace.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide unit back
untilnailingangestouchsideframing.
4. Checklevelofreplaceandshimwithsheetmetalifnecessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, ember protector
must be placedbetweenhearth extension (notincluded) and
under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing
embers falling through. If fireplace is to be installed on a raised
platform,aZ-typeemberprotector(notincluded)mustbefabri-
catedtotyourrequiredplatformheight.Emberprotectorshould
extendunder replace aminimum of 1
1
/
2
". Ember protector
shouldbemadeofgalvanizedsheetmetal(28gaugeminimum)
to prevent corrosion.
6. Usingscrewsornails,securereplacetoframingthroughanges
located on sides of fireplace.
28"
Maintain 3/4"
Clearance at
Sides and
Back of
Fireplace
59
3
/8"
19
1
/2"
83
7
/8"
23
1
/2"
49
3
/4"
47
1
/4"
2x4
Header
Turned
Flat