Quadrafire Excursion Series Gas Fireplace Insert Installation guide

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Installation Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be

performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth

of Massachusetts requirements.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM

installation in manufactured home (USA

only) or mobile home and must be installed

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions and the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24

CFR, Part 3280 in the United States, or the

Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,

CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s)

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with other

gases, unless a certied kit is used.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

• What to do if you smell gas

- DO NOT try to light any appliance.

- DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO

NOT use any phone in your building.

- Leave the building immediately.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-

plier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the re department.

• Installation and service must be performed

by a qualied installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly

could result in serious injury, death, or

property damage.

DANGER

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of

burns from the hot viewing glass is provided

with this appliance and shall be installed for

the protection of children and other at-risk

individuals.

Models: EXCURSION-I

EXCURSION-II

EXCURSION-III

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Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Table of Contents

Installation Standard Work Checklist ....................3

1 Product Specic and Important Safety Information

A. Appliance Certication ............................4

B. Glass Specications ..............................4

C. BTU Specications ...............................4

D. High Altitude Installations .......................... 4

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

F. Combustible Materials Specication .................4

G. Electrical Codes .................................4

H. California ......................................4

2 Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations ...............5

B. Good Faith Wall Surface ..........................7

C. Tools and Supplies Needed ........................7

D. Inspect Appliance and Components ..................7

3 Appliance / Fireplace Requirements and

Clearances

A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams ....... 8

B. Minimum Fireplace Opening ......................13

C. Zero Clearance Wall Extension ....................15

D. Mantel, Wall Projections, & Hearth Extensions ........17

E. Hearth Extension ...............................18

4 Installation Preparation

A. Cleaning ......................................20

B. Flue Damper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

C. Gas Line ......................................20

D. Fireplace Conversion Notice ......................20

E. Electrical Outlet Box .............................20

5 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance

A. Vent Limits .................................... 21

B. Using Vertical Restrictor ..........................22

C. Venting Components ............................23

D. Connecting to SLP ..............................24

E. Connecting Vent Pipe ............................25

F. Placing, Securing and Leveling the Appliance 26

G. Installing Termination Cap ........................27

6 Electrical Information

A. General Information .............................28

B. Wiring Requirements ............................29

C. Installation / Service for Fan ...................... 30

D. Installation / Service for Halogens ..................31

7 Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversion ................................32

B. Gas Pressure ..................................33

C. Gas Connection ................................33

D. High Altitude Installations ......................... 34

E. Air Shutter Setting ..............................34

F. Service / Replace Appliance Gas Valve .............. 34

8 Finishing

A. Mantel, Wall Projections & Hearth Extensions ......... 35

B. Hearth Extension ...............................36

9 Appliance Setup

A. Fixed Glass Assembly ...........................38

B. Remove the Shipping Materials ....................39

C. Clean the Appliance .............................39

D. Accessories ...................................39

E. Refractory ....................................40

F. Ember Rocks Placement .........................42

G. Mystic Embers Placement ........................42

H. Ember Placement ...............................42

I. Install the Log Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

J. Install Decorative Front and Surround ...............51

K. Appliance Break-In ..............................52

L. Heat Management ..............................52

10 Reference Materials

A. Vent Components ...............................53

B. Accessories ...................................54

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Installation Standard Work Checklist

Customer:

Lot/Address:

Model (circle one): EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II,

EXCURSION-III

Date Installed:

Location of Fireplace:

Installer:

Dealer/Distributor Phone #

Serial #:

Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/ Builder/ Other Trades, etc) and corrective

action needed _____________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comments Communicated to party responsible ____________________ by ______________________on ___________

(Builder / Gen. Contractor/) (Installer) (Date)

Appliance Install YES IF NO, WHY?

Verify replace is clean and remove/block open damper/modify

damper for vent pipe clearance (Section 4). ___________________________

Locate multi-purpose tool (Section 2). ___________________________

Appliance is leveled and secured (Section 5.F). ___________________________

Venting/Chimney Section 5

Exhaust and inlet ex vent pipe are properly formed and routed through

existing replace damper. ___________________________

Exhaust and inlet ex vent pipe are properly installed to the correct collars,

sealed and secured to top slide plate and to the termination cap. ___________________________

Vertical restrictors are properly set (if applicable). ___________________________

Exterior roof ashing installed and sealed. ___________________________

Termination cap installed, secured and sealed to top slide plate. ___________________________

Electrical Section 6

Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance. ___________________________

Switch wires properly installed. ___________________________

Gas Section 7

Proper appliance for fuel type. ___________________________

Was a conversion performed? ___________________________

Leak check performed and inlet pressure veried. ___________________________

Veried proper air shutter setting for installation type. ___________________________

Finishing Section 8

Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas. ___________________________

Veried all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ___________________________

Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ___________________________

Appliance Setup Section 9

All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance). ___________________________

Refractories, logs, media and embers installed correctly. ___________________________

Glass assembly and glass seal plate installed and secured. ___________________________

Accessories installed properly. ___________________________

Surround and decorative front properly installed. See instructions shipped

with appliance front. ___________________________

Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under

the appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation. ___________________________

Fireplace warning plate is attached to the existing woodburning replace. ___________________________

Remote control is programmed, functions veried using remote control ___________________________

instructions.

Started appliance and veried no gas leaks exist. ___________________________

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Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your le.

• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.

This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this

installation manual.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance according to these instructions could

lead to a re or explosion.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

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A. Appliance Certication

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication

Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are

those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,

slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,

Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in

a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC shall be considered

non-combustible materials.

F. Combustible Materials Specication

Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed pa-

per, plant bers, plastics, or other material that can ignite

and burn, whether ame proofed or not, or plastered or

unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.

G. Electrical Codes

NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired

and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the

absence of local codes, with National Electric Code

ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric

Code CSA C22.1.

• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be pro-

tected with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection,

in compliance with the applicable electrical codes,

when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms

or near sinks.

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Product Specic and Important Safety Information

This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas

Fireplace Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Burn-

ing Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and

Recreational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances for

Use at High Altitudes”.

Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into

solid fuel masonry or factory built replaces that have been

installed in accordance with the National, Provincial, State

and local building codes. Fireplaces are to be constructed

of non-combustible materials and, in the absence of local

or regional codes, meet criteria of NFPA 211. No additional

outside air source is required.

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.

This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen-

tal room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be

factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.

NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes.

In the absence of local codes you must comply with the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in

the U.S.A. and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in

Canada.

B. Glass Specications

This appliance is equipped with 5 mm ceramic glass. Re-

place glass only with 5 mm ceramic glass. Please contact

your dealer for replacement glass.

C. BTU Specications

MODELS: EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II,

EXCURSION-III

LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

TYPE: Direct Vent Heater

STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2017 CSA 2.33-2017

D. High Altitude Installations

NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced,

these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility

or authorities having jurisdiction.

When installing above 2000 feet elevation:

• In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet

above 2000 feet.

• In CANADA: Input ratings are certied without a eduction

of input rate for elevations up to 4500 feet (1370 m)

above sea level. Please consult provincial and/or

local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at

elevations above 4500 feet (1370 m).

Check with your local gas utility to determine proper

orice size.

H. California

WARNING: This product and the fuels used to

operate this product (liquid propane or natural

gas), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can

expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.

P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Models

(U.S. or Canada)

Maximum

Input

BTU/h

Minimum

Input

BTU/h

Orice

Size

(DMS)

EXCURSION-I (NG) (0-2000 FT) 27,000 18,900 40

EXCURSION-I

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 25,000 17,500 53

EXCURSION-II (NG) (0-2000 FT) 32,700 22,890 35

EXCURSION-II

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 32,000 22,400 51

EXCURSION-III (NG) (0-2000 FT) 35,000 24,500 33

EXCURSION-III

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 35,000 24,500 50

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Getting Started

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For

assistance or additional information, consult a qualied

service technician, service agency or your dealer.

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into

solid fuel masonry or UL127 listed factory built replaces.

No additional outside air source is required.

Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and na-

tional codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier, local

building inspector, re ofcials or authorities having jurisdic-

tion over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.

Prior to installing the gas insert:

• Ensure chimney is constructed of non-combustible

materials.

• Ensure chimney is clean and in good working order.

• Ensure that all chimney cleanouts t properly to prevent

air leakage into chimney.

• Ensure combustible mantel and surround clearances

comply with insert requirements.

• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney

is properly secured.

• Determine minimum replace size. See Section 3.A and

3.B.

• Determine gas supply piping requirements.

• Determine electrical wiring requirements.

• Determine nishing details.

• Determine whether optional accessories—devices such

as a wall switch or remote control—are desired.

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by

qualied personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certied professionals.

Figure 2.1 Multi-Purpose Tool

GAS SHUT-OFF

DISENGAGE

SLIDE PLATE

ENGAGE

SLIDE PLATE

GLASS CLIPS

Multi-Purpose Tool

• See Figure 2.1 for multi-purpose tool functions and

features.

• See Figure 2.2 for multi-purpose tool shipping location.

• See Figure 2.3 for multi-purpose tool storage location

options.

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Figure 2.3 Multi-Purpose Tool Storage Options

OPTION B

OPTION A

MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL

MULTI-PURPOSE

TOOL SHIPPED ZIP-

TIED IN THIS AREA OF

THE APPLIANCE

Figure 2.2 Multi-Purpose Tool shipping Location

OPTION C

Multi-purpose tool can be stored in appliance manual

bag.

Multi-purpose tool can be

stored behind the surround.

Multi-purpose tool can be

stored behind the appliance

front.

Multi-Purpose Tool - Shipping Location

Multi-Purpose Tool - Storage Options

NOTE: This is not an option for

all Inside Fit (INFIT) fronts.

• Remove multi-purpose tool by cutting and discarding

zip-tie.

• See Figure 2.3 for multi-purpose tool storage.

• See Figure 2.1 for multi-purpose tool features / functions.

DO NOT store appliance manual bag in or around

the appliance.

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D. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Carefully remove the appliance and components from

the packaging.

• The vent system components, decorative fronts and

surrounds are shipped in separate packages.

• If packaged separately, the log set and appliance grate

must be installed.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,

particularly the condition of the glass.

• Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-

lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Damaged parts

could impair safe operation. DO NOT install damaged, in-

complete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for,

and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent

system component.

• Modication of the appliance or vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved

by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a re hazard.

WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Electric Shock!

DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under

water. Call a qualied service technician to inspect the

appliance and to replace any part of the control system

and/or gas control which has been under water.

C. Tools and Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following

tools and building supplies are available.

Tape measure Pliers

Hammer Phillips screwdriver

Voltmeter Electric drill and bits (1/4 in.)

Gloves Safety glasses

Level Reciprocating saw

Manometer Flat blade screwdriver

Stove cement / Aluminum foil tape

3/16 in. Allen wrench (Rear Leveling Legs)

Elongated pressure taps (Recommended)

Noncorrosive leak check solution

Caulking material (300 ºF minimum continuous exposure

rating)

Figure 2.4 Good Faith Wall Surface Temperatures Above Appliance

B. Good Faith Wall Surface

NOTICE: Temperatures listed above are taken with a

temperature measuring probe as prescribed by the test

standard used for appliance certication. Temperatures

on walls or mantels taken with an infrared thermometer

may yield increased temperatures of up to 30 ºF or more

depending on the thermometer settings and material

characteristics being measured. Use appropriate nishing

materials that are able to withstand these conditions. For

additional nishing guidelines, see Section 8.

MEASUREMENTS FROM TOP

OF THE SURROUND OPENING

CEILING

APPLIANCE SURROUND

SURROUND

OPENING

18 IN.

22 IN.

16 IN.

12 IN.

24 IN.

28 IN.

34 IN.

40 IN.

46 IN.

52 IN.

151 ºF

138 ºF

135 ºF

127 ºF

125 ºF

120 ºF

115 ºF

110 ºF

108 ºF

106 ºF

If installing a television (TV) above the appliance, see

Section 3 of the appliance Owner’s Manual.

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Appliance / Fireplace Requirements and Clearances

A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams

Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For addditional clearances refer to Sections 3.D and 3.E.

Figure 3.1 Appliance Dimensions

*Note: Location G is the appliance depth measurement, for installation depth reference Location E on

Figure 3.8.

MODEL DIMENSIONS

Location

25 in. 30 in. 35 in.

IN MM IN MM IN MM

A 14-5/8 372 19-5/8 499 24-5/8 626

B 26-1/8 664 31-1/8 791 36-1/8 918

C 22-1/2 572 27-1/2 699 32-1/2 826

D 12-7/16 316 15-15/16 405 19-3/8 492

E 17-1/16 433 20-3/4 527 24 610

F 16-5/8 422 20-1/8 511 23-5/8 600

G* 14-1/2 368 14-1/2 369 14-1/2 368

H 7-5/16 186 9-13/16 249 12-5/16 313

I 15 381 18-15/16 481 21-7/16 545

F

K

J

GAS LINE

ACCESS

C

D

E

R

I

A

H

B

G

O

N

P

Q

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

L

M

MODEL DIMENSIONS

Location

25 in. 30 in. 35 in.

IN MM IN MM IN MM

J 5-11/16 144 5-11/16 144 5-11/16 144

K 5-7/8 149 5-7/8 149 5-7/8 149

L 9 229 9 229 9 229

M 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222

N 2-1/8 54 2-1/8 54 2-1/8 54

O 4-1/16 103 4-1/16 103 4-1/16 103

P 5-3/4 146 5-3/4 146 5-3/4 146

Q 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222

R 2-7/16 62 2-7/16 62 2-7/16 62

TOP VIEW

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

FRONT VIEW

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Figure 3.2 Decorative Front Dimensions - Forge Arch

DECORATIVE FRONT - FORGE ARCH

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I FA-EXC25

in. 27 14-3/4 3-1/4 31 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 686 375 83 787 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II FA-EXC30

in. 32 15-3/16 3-1/4 36 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 813 386 83 914 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III FA-EXC35

in. 37 19-3/16 3-1/4 41 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 940 487 83 1041 686 673 13

F

D

A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.3 Decorative Front Dimensions - Tuscan Arch

DECORATIVE FRONT - TUSCAN ARCH

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I TA-EXC25

in. 27-5/16 12-1/16 3-1/4 31 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 694 306 83 787 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II TA-EXC30

in. 32-5/16 15-9/16 3-1/4 36 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 821 395 83 914 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III TA-EXC35

in. 33-9/16 18-13/16 3-1/4 41 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 852 478 83 1041 686 673 13

F

D

A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.4 Decorative Front Dimensions - Mission Full View

DECORATIVE FRONT - MISSION FULL VIEW

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I MFV-EXC25

in. 26-1/4 14-1/2 3 31-1/4 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 667 368 76 794 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II MFV-EXC30

in. 31-1/4 18 3 36-1/4 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 794 457 76 921 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III MFV-EXC35

in. 36-1/4 21-1/2 3 41-1/4 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 921 546 76 1048 686 673 13

F

D

A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.5 Decorative Front Dimensions - Inside Fit

DECORATIVE FRONTS - INSIDE FIT

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I INFIT-25

in. 22-5/8 12-9/16 1-7/8 25-5/8 17 16-1/2 1/2

mm 575 319 48 651 432 420 13

EXCURSION-II INFIT-30

in. 27-5/8 16-1/16 1-7/8 30-5/8 20-1/2 20 1/2

mm 702 408 48 778 521 508 13

EXCURSION-III INFIT-35

in. 32-5/8 19-9/16 1-7/8 35-5/8 24 23-1/2 1/2

mm 829 497 48 905 610 597 13

F

D

A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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B. Minimum Fireplace Opening

Minimum replace opening requirements for a standard 3/4

inch deep surround are shown in Figure 3.8. For smaller

openings, a custom surround is available.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate

clearance around air openings and for service access.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat-

ed out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.

For Installation into a Zero Clearance Wood burning re-

place:

• The brick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen

mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory

built rebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening

requirements.

• Any smoke shelves, shields and bafes may be removed

from the factory built rebox if attached with mechanical

fasteners.

Figure 3.6 Solid Fuel Floor Clearance

SIDE VIEW

MINIMUM 1/4 IN. REQUIRED

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE

• The appliance may not be placed directly on the base of

the outer wrap, a 1/4 inch airspace MUST be provided

between the insert and the oor of the outer wrap. Use

the leveling legs to raise the insert a minimum of 1/4 inch.

The original replace may never be returned to solid

fuel in this condition. The sidewalls and top structure

of the rebox may not be altered with the exception of

removable bafes and dampers.

1/2 in.

NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained or components

will overheat.

Figure 3.8 Minimum Required 1/2 in. Gap

• Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the replace in which

the gas replace insert is to be installed is prohibited,

except the oor and front lip as tested for and as noted

above.

• A minimum 1/4 inch gap from the bottom of the appliance

to the metal oor of the solid fuel rebox is REQUIRED.

See side view in Figure 3.6.

• Manufactured gas inserts can be installed as a zero

clearance wall extension appliance. See Section 3C for

clearance detail.

• The metal oor of the solid fuel rebox may be removed

to facilitate the installation of the insert.

• A metal lip protuding above the hearth pad of the solid

fuel rebox may be removed. See Figure 3.7.

Figure 3.7 Solid Fuel Firebox

HEARTH PAD

ACCEPTABLE

TO REMOVE

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Figure 3.9 Firebox Opening - Standard Surround - 3/4 in.

In addition to these dimensions, also reference Section 3.D and 3.E.

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

*Unit depth is measured to the back of the surround to give the depth needed for installation.

F

D

C

A

B

F

E

7/8 in.

(Standard)

2 in.

(Deep)

MINIMUM FIREBOX OPENING

Location

25 inch 30 inch 35 inch

Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters

A Opening Width - Rear 15-1/8 384 20-1/8 511 25-1/8 638

B Opening Width - Front 26-5/8 676 31-5/8 803 36-5/8 930

C Opening Height - Front 17-5/16 439 21 533 24-1/4 616

D Opening Height - Rear 15-1/4 387 19-3/16 487 21-11/16 551

E* Unit Opening Depth 15 381 15 381 15 381

F Venting Depth - Front 7-5/8 194 7-5/8 194 7-5/8 194

Note: Dimensions assume 1/4 inch clearance on all sides.

Note: If exhaust collar on insert and replace damper do not line up, add 4 inches (102 mm) to minimum replace

height for bends in vent pipe.

Custom Surrounds

Custom surrounds are available. See your dealer for information. Standard surrounds are 3/4 inches deep. Custom

surrounds are available up to 3 inches deep. A 3 inch deep surround would reduce the unit opening depth (E*) by 2-1/4

inches (3 in. - 3/4 in. = 2-1/4 in).

On Site Custom Surrounds

On site custom surrounds are available. See your dealer for information. On site custom surrounds are ush and have

no depth. A ush surround would increase the unit opening depth (E*) by 3/4 inch.

2 INCH DEEP SURROUND MINIMUM FIREBOX OPENING

Location

25 inch 30 inch 35 inch

Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters

B Alternate Opening Width - Front 26 660 31 787 36 914

C Alternate Opening Height - Front 17-5/16 440 21 533 24-1/4 616

E Alternate Unit Opening Depth 14 356 14 356 14 356

Note: 2 inch deep surrounds, in medium size black nish have been created as standard accessory.

Sku Names: MI30-4230D-BK, MI35-4432D-BK

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C. Zero Clearance Wall Extension

Figure 3.11 Non-Combustible Facing Requirement

Figure 3.12 Non-Combustible Framing / Facing Requirement

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-

ances to combustibles as specied. Framing or nishing

material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-

ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,

concrete board, etc).

Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert

surround. See Section 1.E and 1.F.

Non-Combustible Materials Specication

Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are

those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,

slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,

Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a

Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC.

• Facing and/or nishing materials must not interfere with

air ow through decorative fronts.

• Facing and/or nishing materials must never overhang

into the glass opening.

• Observe all clearances when applying combustible

materials.

• Maximum depth of wall extension is 12 inches. This

may be limited by the ex pipe’s ability to connect to the

starting collar.

• Covering combustible materials with non-combustible

materials does not qualify material as non-combustible.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible

materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with

all minimum clearances to combustibles as specied in

this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will

interfere with proper operation of decorative fronts.

FLOOR

x

Y

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

C

L

UNIT X Y

25 in. 31 52

30 in. 33-1/2 56

35 in. 36 60

UNIT X Y

25 in. 31 52

30 in. 33-1/2 56

35 in. 36 60

A non-combustible wall extension can be used to cover

an existing masonry surface. Wall extensions are typically

used to improve cosmetics.

Surrounds MUST overlap wall extension.

X - Measure from center

of rebox opening.

Y - Measure from the

bottom of the appliance.

FLOOR

EXISTING MASONRY WALL

NEW WALL

FACE

WALL EXTENSION

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

Figure 3.10 Non-Combustible Framing Requirement

FLOOR

x

Y

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

C

L

EXISTING MASONRY WALL

NEW WALL

FACE

WALL EXTENSION

12 in. max.

DEPTH

X - Measure from center

of rebox opening.

Y - Measure from the

bottom of the appliance.

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FACING

STEEL STUD

END VIEW

MASONRY

WALL

STEEL STUD

SIDE VIEW

SEAL

TRANSITION

12 in.

MAXIMUM

APPLIANCE

Figure 3.13 Transition Sealing Detail for Wall Extensions (Side View)

Painting

If desired nishing includes a painted wall, a high-quality

100% acrylic latex paint with a high-quality latex primer

base coat are recommended around the appliance to limit

discoloration. Oil-based or standard acrylic paints may

be more prone to discoloration due to heat exposure.

Drywall Joint-Crack Prevention and Repair

Drywall joints around the replace will be affected by ex-

posure to elevated temperatures, along with other envi-

ronmental, structural factors due to new construction, and

methods used to install and nish the drywall. If a crack

does emerge adjacent to the replace, it can be perma-

nently repaired by lling it with a paintable latex caulk,

followed by repainting.

Some movement of the screws used to secure the non-

combustible board to the appliance/surround framing is

expected. If a blemish begins to show over a screw head,

sand the surface to remove the blemish and repaint.

Wall Extension

Wall extension must be sealed to existing masonry

wall. See Figure 3.13. Framing studs may not sit ush

against existing masonry wall. In order to keep heat

from escaping behind the wall this transition must be

sealed.

• Seal with a high temperature silicone 300 °F.

and / or

• Packing insulation into voids between the masonry wall

and steel studs is acceptable.

Note: Combustible materials may be used to seal wall

extension to existing masonry wall as long as it is out-

side the non-combustible zone.

NOTE: Concealed sections of 3 in. ex pipe must

be contained inside existing masonary replace

ue vent or installed into an existing wood burn-

ing vent system.

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D. Mantel, Wall Projections, & Hearth

Extensions

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-

ances to combustibles as specied. Framing or nishing

material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-

ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,

concrete board, etc).

Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 1/4

inch (6 mm).

• Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 1/4 inch (6

mm) above combustible material or outer wrap of factory

built rebox.

Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert

surround. For non-combustible material specications

refer to Section 1.E and 1.F.

Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

INTERIOR WALL

TOP VIEW

MANTEL LEG OR WALL PROJECTIONS

SURROUND OPENING

∞

18 in.

12 in.

1/4 in. GAP

6 in.

4 in.

2 in.

Figure 3.14 Clearances to Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

(Acceptable on both sides of surround opening)

Non-Combustible

Combustible

INTERIOR WALL

TOP VIEW

MANTEL LEG OR

WALL PROJECTIONS

SURROUND OPENING

1/4 in. Gap

A

*

C

L

*SEE TABLE

1 or 2

∞

18 in.

12 in.

6 in.

4 in.

2 in.

Figure 3.15 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal

Dimensions- Non-Combustible

Mantels or Wall Projections - Non-Combustible

1/4 in. gap

SURROUND

OPENING

6 in.

12 in.

*B

*SEE TABLE

1 or 2

Note: Measurement is taken from top of the surround

opening.

Unit Size

Surround

Model

A B

25 in.

MI25-3523 17-15/16 in. 6-1/16 in.

MI25-3726 18-15/16 in. 9-1/16 in.

MI25-3928 19-15/16 in. 11-1/16 in.

30 in.

MI30-4027 20-7/16 in. 6-9/16 in.

MI30-4230 21-7/16 in. 9-9/16 in.

MI30-4432 22-7/16 in. 11-9/16 in.

35 in.

MI35-4229 21-7/16 in. 5-1/16 in.

MI35-4432 22-7/16 in. 8-1/16 in.

MI35-4832 24-7/16 in. 8-1/16 in.

Table 1 Mantel Leg or Wall Projection Minimum Dimension

needed when Installing a Standard Surround

Note: All numbers in Tables 1 and 2 include the 1/4 in. gap on

surround edge.

Unit

Size

Front Model A B

25 in.

INFIT 14-5/16 in. 1-1/4 in.

FA-EXC,TA-EXC, MFV-EXC 16-1/16. 2-1/2 in

30 in.

INFIT 16-13/16 in. 1-1/4 in.

FA-EXC,TA-EXC, MFV-EXC 18-9/16 in. 2-1/2 in

35 in.

INFIT 19-5/16 in. 1-1/4 in.

FA-EXC,TA-EXC, MFV-EXC 21-1/16 in. 2-1/2 in

Table 2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projection Minimum Dimension

needed when Installing a Custom Surround. Front Model

Determines the Minimum Size of the Custom Surround

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E. Hearth Extension

1/2 in.

Figure 3.17 Minimum Required 1/2 in. Gap to Bottom of Front

Mantels - Combustible

Figure 3.16 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal

Dimensions - Combustible

Measurement to bottom

of appliance:

= 29-1/4 in. (25")

= 32-3/4 IN. (30")

= 36-1/4 IN. (35")

Measurement

from surround

opening.

12 in.

• All ooring and hearth material must remian below the

bottom of the surround. See Figure 3.18.

• Combustible ooring may be located in front of the

appliance. Exception - no vinyl / adhesive ooring.

See Figure 3.19.

• 1/2 inch gap under the bottom of the front must be

maintained. See Figure 3.17.

• A minimum 1/4 inch gap from the bottom of the appliance

to the metal oor of the solid fuel rebox is REQUIRED.

See side view in Figure 3.20.

• Combustible flooring underneath the appliance is

acceptable with a 1/4 inch gap. See Figure 3.20.

SURROUND

Flooring & Hearth Material

SURROUND

YES

NO

Flooring & Hearth Material

Flooring & hearth material must remain below the bottom of surround

Figure 3.18 Flooring & Hearth Material

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Y

X

Figure 3.19 Hearth - Combustible Material Exception

NO VINYL /

ADHESIVE FLOORING

Figure 3.20 Solid Fuel Floor Clearance

SIDE VIEW

MINIMUM 1/4 IN. REQUIRED

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE

Appliance Size Depth (X) Width (Y)

25 in. 16 in 25-3/4 in.

30 in. 16 in 30-3/4 in.

35 in. 16 in 35-3/4 in.

Vinyl / Adhesive Flooring - Minimums

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4

Installation Preparation

Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built

non-combustible rebox for installation.

A. Cleaning

Prior to installing the gas insert:

• Ensure that the woodburning replace cavity is clean

and free of ash, soot, and other debris.

B. Flue Damper

Fully lock the solid fuel replace’s ue damper in the open

position, OR completely remove it.

C. Gas Line

Note: If the factory built replace has no gas access hole

provided, an access hole of 1 inch (25 mm) diameter or

less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the

rebox in a proper workmanship - like manner. This access

hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after

the gas supply line has been installed.

• Install gas line to the factory provided ex line. See

Figure 4.1.

• Check local codes and gas line sizing requirements

following NFPA54. See Section 7.

• It is recommended that extra length of gas line be

installed within the existing wood burner or masonry

replace to allow removal of the insert for future servicing

needs.

D. Fireplace Conversion Notice

The replace conversion notice is included in the appliance

manual bag. Permanently attach the label with the follow-

ing warning to the inside lower back of the replace rebox

into which the insert is being installed. Silicone or mechani-

cal fasteners may be required to properly secure the label.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! This replace has been con-

verted for use with a gas replace insert only and cannot

be used for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original

parts have been replaced, and the replace re-approved

by the authority having jurisdiction.

E. Electrical Outlet Box

An outlet box may be installed in a bottom back corner of

the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built replace

to power the appliance. Each unit ships standard with a

cord assembly to permit blowers or other optional acces-

sories to be used. The accessories plug into the new out-

let box or may be routed out onto the hearth to a nearby

outlet.

ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

MASONRY

APPLIANCE

RECOMMENDED

NOTICE: DO NOT wire 110-120 VAC to wall switch.

Figure 4.2 Electrical Outlet Detail

Figure 4.1

Appliance Size Left Side Right Side

25 in. 10 ft. 6 in. 8 ft.

30 in. 10 ft. 3 in. 7 ft. 6 in.

35 in. 10 ft. 7 ft.

Appliance Cord Length (approximate)

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