Element4 Sky - CLEARANCES; Minimum Clearance Requirements

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CLEARANCES
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The Sky and Sky T replaces require non-combustible framing.
These are NOT zero-clearance fireplaces. All clearances to
combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be maintained
as described in this manual.
LOCATING THE FIREPLACE
When selecting a location for the replace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible AND non-
combustible materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• Consider venting dimensions (rise, run and number of
elbows, etc.) when selecting the location for your replace.
• Locate the appliance out of trac and away from furniture
and draperies.
• Keep the location free of electrical, plumbing or other
heating/air conditioning ducting.
PLACING THE FIREPLACE
The base upon which the appliance rests must be sturdy, level
and built to safely support at least 500 pounds/230 kilograms.
The base may be the oor or a purpose built raised platform (e.g.
wood,metal). The base upon which the replace is installed must
have a 25 in.
2
/161 cm
2
opening centered in it to allow the free ow
of air to the replace above unless placed on a oor. See below.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials of 26”/660 mm to the top, 11”/ 28 0
mm on all sides and 4”/100 mm to the bottom. Any spacer
or framing used closer than this dimension must be non-
combustible (e.g. metal).
• The minimum clearance to non-combustible material is
2”/50 mm. (See Figures 7 - 12, clearance shown in red)
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72”/1830 mm. (See Figure 15, Table 2)
• When installing the venting the following clearances to
combustible materials MUST be maintained:
a. 3”/76 mm above any horizontal venting
b. 1”/25 mm to venting sides or below any horizontal
venting
• Non-combustible materials may be installed to a zero
clearance, to the outer faces of the appliance outer frame.
However, they must not cover (or prevent the removal of)
the glass panels or the control equipment.
• Do not block or restrict the convection gap between the
appliance rebox and the appliance outer frame (top of
glass panels).
The minimum clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials
must be maintained. It is of the greatest importance that the
replace and vent system be installed only in accordance with
these instructions.
Clearance to combustibles summary:
Back: 11”/280 mm
Sides: 11”/280 mm
Top: 26”/660 mm
Floor: 4”/100 mm
The Floor dimension (above) is measured from the bottom of the
rebox. This allows the feet to sit on the oor giving adequate
clearance in their lowest position.
The feet on the appliance are designed to sit on a at platform,
however the appliance must not be installed on any combustible
material other than wood. For example, carpet or linoleum bases
are not permitted.
Do not place anything between the bottom of the rebox and
the bottom of the feet. Ensure that the lineset (which includes the
gas valve, electrical wiring, and gas lines) does not impede the full
operation of the relief doors.