U30I-S
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Refer to Owner’s Manual for specic installation
requirements and additional product instructions
13 7
16
"
341.34mm
71
2
"
190.82mm
11
16
"
26.96mm
15 3
8
"
390.53mm
61
2
"
165.10mm
4"
102.35mm
15 7
8
"
403.07mm
30 3
4
"
780.85mm
22 5
16
"
566.75mm
19
16
"
39.33mm
28 15
16
"
734.94mm
36 15
16
"
938.80mm
39 7
16
"
1001.23mm
40 1
16
"
1018.13mm
8"
203.20mm
17 7
8
"
455mm
91
2
"
241.05mm
20 15
16
"
532.14mm
22 5
8
"
575.26mm
215
16
"
74.85mm
2"
50.93mm
43
4
"
120.44mm
GAS INLET
INPUT POWER
HANGING BRACKETS
POWER VENT ACCESS
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TOP RELEASE / OPEN CHASE
FRONT & SIDES W/ FALSE
CEILING
CHASE DIMENSIONS & CLEARANCES
The U30 replace must be installed with a heat release at the top of
the chase. A variety of installation styles are permitted as shown in
the following illustrations. Refer to Table 1 for the required dimen-
sions corresponding to the letters in the illustrations.
TABLE 1
Top only heat release with front and sides intake
Heat release and intake on
front & sides, chase false ceiling
WARNING RISK OF FIRE HAZARD - The minimum
dimensions, clearances and areas outlined within this guide MUST
be followed along with those stated in the Installation Manual.
A
B
D
E
F
G
C
LET
TER DIMENSION
A 65” (1651 mm)
B21” (533 mm)
C 30 3/4” (788 mm)
D 11 1/16" (280mm)
EMinimum 120 in (774 cm)
F 17 7/8” (455 mm)
G Minimum 2” (51 mm)
H0 - 1 1/2” (0-38 mm) Maximum
A
B
D
F
H
EE
G
C
CLEARANCES | FRAMING | VENTING
7”
[178mm]
7”
[178mm]
I
Minimum 5’ [1.5m]
Chase Heat Release
SPRINKLER CLEARANCES
Minimum clearance to a sprinkler head from the
chase heat release in any direction.
Heat release and intake on the sides of the chase only.
Note - Installations with only 1 side of the chase utilized
for either intake or heat release are not permitted.
ALCOVE / SIDEWALL CLEARANCE
Minimum clearance to a sidewall constructed or nished with
combustible material. Note - Side wall clearance not applicable for
closed-o side if using corner kit.
SIDES
ONLY
B
C
F
G
A
e
ee+e=E
Min 12 in
U30 = 56” [1422mm]
U30T = 62 5/8” [1590mm]
Minimum
Ceiling
U30 = 65”
[165.1cm]
21”
[533mm]
U30 = 37” [94cm]
U30T = 43 5/8” [111cm]
30 3/4”
[78.1cm]
U30T = 71 5/8”
[182cm]
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MINIMUM THIMBLE HEIGHT
As measured from the bottom of the replace to the center line
of the vent. The replace uses 4” x 6-5/8” co-axial rigid or ex
venting.
Note - additional adaptors (50-3788) required for ex venting
MINIMUM CHASE FRAMING
All chase framing may be wood 2x4
construction or the like. Combustible material
is permitted for any area within chase
specications; no steel studs are required.
Chase may be framed beyond minimum
framing for taller ceilings, overhangs etc.
Note - Top of chase must be enclosed, cannot be
open to joists or rafters above.
Note - The replace is not load bearing and
the chase must be constructed to fully support
nishing material.
Maximum front and side
header depth = 1 1/2”
(wood 2x4 on edge)
Fireplace must be installed on a solid
plywood or similar oor with a minimum
width equal to the replace leveling legs
MINIMUM CHASE ELBOW
CLEARANCE
This clearance only applies to an elbow
that is located within the chase. Once
outside of the chase standard venting
clearances apply.
6" [152 mm]
IMPORTANT NOTE: Framing above the replace CANNOT BE
CONSTRUCTED prior to replace installation, the replace and its
required shielding WILL NOT FIT!
CLEARANCES | FRAMING | VENTING
Front and Sides
Maximum Finished
Depth = 12" [305mm]
U30 = 29" [737mm]
U30T = 35 5/8” [905mm]
12" [305mm] Maximum
finished depth from
cabinet
1 1/2" [38mm] Minimum
opening height from
finished floor
OVERHANG / MANTLE CLEARANCES
An overhanging chase or mantle may be constructed above
the replace comprised of combustible framing and nishing
material. The maximum nished depth of an overhanging
chase or mantle cannot exceed 12” [305 mm]. There is no
minimum height restriction and the nished surface can be
ush with the top tiling edge.
EXTENDED HEARTH / PLINTH
An extended hearth or plinth may be constructed around the base of the replace up to the bottom tiling edge.
Combustible material is permitted for construction and nishing of the plinth. Alternatively the optional 50-3824 Steel
Framing Base Kit can also be used . The nished depth of the plinth cannot exceed 12” [305 mm] and minimum intake
dimensions must be maintained. If raising the unit is desired a Flush Framing Base Kit (50-4002) may be used to achieve a
rise of 6”-11” o the oor. Note: 50-3824 & 50-4002 cannot be used together
POWER AND GAS
The incoming gas and power connections
are located on the left and right on the back
of the replace as shown. The incoming
power junction box is located underneath
the left side louver and is removable to aid
with wiring.
Minimum intake
dimensions must
be taken at the
replace cabinet,
not the end of the
hearth/plinth.
30 3
4
"
781mm
U30 41"
1041mm
U30 29"
736mm
U30 37"
[939mm]
22 5
16
"
567mm
19
16
"
39mm
15 5
8
"
397mm
13 7
16
"
341mm
15 3
8
"
391mm
11
16
"
27mm
71
2
"
190mm
6 5/8" [168mm]
4" [102mm]
u30 40"
1018mm
20 15
16
"
532mm
8"
203mm
10"
253mm
43
4
"
120mm
2"
51mm
3"
75mm
22 5
8
"
575mm
GAS INLET
INPUT
POWER
HANGING
BRACKETS
POWER
VENT ACCESS
U30T 35 5/8"
905mm]
U30T 43 5/8”
[1108mm]
U30T47.625"
1210mm
U30T 46 5/8"
[1185 mm]
U30 17 3/8" [441mm]
U30T 24" [610mm]
FLAT WALL MOUNTED SHELF / RECESS MOUNTED
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HDTV CLEARANCES
A TV may installed above the replace either on a at wall or within a shelf or recess as shown below. When at wall
mounting a TV, the minimum permitted height may need to be increased to prevent the mounting screws from
penetrating the replace cabinet.
It is the responsibility of the home owner to conrm that the TV is within its maximum allowable operating temperature
range once installed. Sherwood Industries is not liable for any TV malfunctions or adverse eects that may be incurred.
2"
51mm
Min.
4"
102mm
Min. Clearance
From Opening
12"
[305mm]
Min. Clearance
From Heat
Release
*Not shown
to scale
12" [305mm]
Min. Clearance
From Heat
Release
Up To 12"
[305mm]
Max Depth
5” [127 mm]
Max. Recess
Depth From
Unit Face
Maximum to top of chase
1 1/2” [38mm]
Maximum
Finished
Depth
12” [305mm]
Minimum Opening Area
Minimum
Framed
Height
20”
[508mm]
CLEARANCES | FRAMING | VENTING
1' Single
Section
Minimum
Vent Rise
9” Minimum to
(NG)8' Maximum
(LP) 4’ Maximum
Vent Run @
Minimum Rise
U30 56” (1422mm)
U30T
62 5/8” (1590mm)
Soffit/
Overhang
Clearance¹
18"
[457mm]
Sidewall
Clearance²
12" [305mm]
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CLEARANCES
The clearances shown in the illustration must be followed
when horizontally terminating the replace. Additionally,
a termination guard must be used when the termination is
installed in an area where it could be contacted. Only high
wind terminations are permitted for installation.
Note - Termination clearances not applicable for power vent
installations. See power vent manual.
MINIMUM VENTING
The replace utilizes 4” x 6-5/8” rigid co-axial venting.
Alternatively 4” x 7” ex venting may be used when
using additional vent adaptors (50-3788). Refer to the
Installation Manual for more detailed venting and
restriction information.
Sot measured from top of the termination
Sidewall measured from side of the termination
Manufactured by Sherwood Industries Ltd. ▪ Victoria, BC, Canada
Printed in Canada.
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