User Guide

INSTALLATION
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
• USA only - All masonry fireplace installations re-
quire a minimum positive flue connection using a
block-off plate or a positive seal past the bottom of
the chimney flue tile liner. In Canada, a full reline
is required.
• Measure fireplace size to make certain the insert
will fit before considering the installation.
MASONRY FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS - This appli-
ance may be installed in a masonry fireplace with an open-
ing height of at least 21 inches (533 mm) using Masonry
Fireplace Kit P/N 14M75. Installation into a masonry fire-
place with an opening of 24” (610 mm) or higher does not
require this header insulation kit. See page 26 for ordering
information.
Masonry Fireplace Minimum Firebox Dimensions
Minimum size required for fireplace firebox (recessed
area into fireplace):
Height 21” (533 mm)
Width at front of fireplace 24 1/4” (616 mm)
Width at back of fireplace 23 1/4” (591 mm)
Depth into fireplace 15 3/4” (400 mm)
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS – Note:
In Canada, installation into a Factory Built Fireplace is not
approved. When installing the 2800HT into a "high dome"
or "low profile" type factory built fireplace (ZC), a ZC Fire-
place kit is required (kit consists of components to insulate
and allow for heat dissipation). See page 26 for ordering
information.
Factory Fireplace Minimum Firebox Dimensions
Minimum size required for fireplace firebox (recessed
area into fireplace):
Min. unrestricted front opening: 21” (533 mm)
Min. inside firebox height at flue opening: 22” (559 mm)
Width at front of fireplace 24 1/4” (616 mm)
Width at back of fireplace 23 1/4” (591 mm)
Depth into fireplace 15 3/4” (400 mm)
Side View of Typical Factory-Built Fireplaces
Do not face seal over
chimney cooling air system.
MASONRY FIREPLACE:
USA APPROVED LINER –
6” DIA. FLEX OR
RIGID 24/26 MSG BLACK OR
BLUED STEEL PIPE OR 2100°
HT LINER
CANADA APPROVED LINER –
S635 FLUE LINER
FACTORY BUILT (ZC)
FIREPLACE (USA ONLY) –
APPROVED LINER – 6” DI-
AMETER 2100° HT LINER
REMOVE FIRE-
PLACE DAMPER OR
SECURE OPEN
CHIMNEY
TERMINATION CAP
ENSURE CHIMNEY
IS SOUND