Installation manual
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CLEARANCES
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The beauty of the Element4 replaces is due largely to the
fact that they are NOT zero-clearance replaces. All clearances
to combustible AND non-combustible materials MUST be
maintained as described in this manual.
LOCATION
When selecting a location for the replace:
• Ensure that all minimum clearances to combustible
materials are met.
• Provide adequate clearances for servicing.
• The allowed venting dimensions (rise, run and number
of bends, etc.) must be considered during the location
selection for your replace.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of trac and away from furniture and draperies.
• The location should also be free of electrical, plumbing or
other heating/air conditioning ducting.
These appliances are intended to be built into a place for re.
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 2”/50 mm x 76”/1930 mm opening
centered in it to allow the free ow of air to the replace
above.
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.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
• The appliance is approved with a minimum clearance to
combustible materials on all sides of 11”/280 mm. 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.
• The minimum distance from the bottom of the appliance to
the room ceiling is 72”/1830 mm.
• 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 thus the feet can sit on the oor and give this
clearance in their lowest position.