Owner`s manual

SimpliFire • SF-BI30-E, SF-BI36-E • 2040-900 Rev. G • 1/15
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Figure4.4FinishingDimensions
E. Constructing the Chase
Achaseisaverticalbox-likestructurebuilttoenclosethe
electricalappliance.Chasesshouldbeconstructedinthe
mannerof all outsidewallsofthehometopreventcold
air drafting problems.  The chase should not break the
outsidebuildingenvelopeinanymanner.
Walls,ceiling,baseplateandcantileveroorofthechase
should be insulated.  Vapor and air inltration barriers
shouldbeinstalledinthechaseasperregionalcodesfor
therestofthehome.Additionally,inregionswherecold
airinltrationmaybeanissue,theinsidesurfacesmaybe
sheetrockedandtapedformaximumairtightness.
D. Installation into New Construction
Positionthe replace within the opening in the framing.
Level the replace with shims if necessary. Attach the
replace to the framing with the four provided brackets
andscrewsornails.
F. Electrical Connection
Note: All wiring must be completed prior to nish-
ing the unit.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Electrical Shock, and Injury!
Electricalwiringmustcomplywithlocalbuildingcodes
andotherapplicableregulations.
WARNING! Risk of Shock! Labelallwirespriorto
disconnectionwhenservicingproduct.Wiringerrorscan
causeimproperanddangerousoperation.Verifyproper
operationafterservicing.
A15AMP,120Volt,60Hz.circuitwithaproperly
groundedoutletisrequired.Useminimumsize14AWG
forsupplyconnectionto120volt,60Hz,15AMPbranch
circuit.Usecopperwireonly.Thesupplywiringshould
beproperlygrounded.Adedicatedcircuitisrecom-
mendedasotherappliancesonthecircuitmaycause
thebreakertotriporfusetoblowwhentheapplianceis
operating.
1. Removethescrewssecuringthejunctionboxcover
plateontheupperrightsideofappliance.
2. Pullelectricalwiresfromoutsideappliancethrough
the3/4in.holeinthejunctionboxcoverplate.
3. SecureelectricalwiretocoverplatewithRomex
stainreliefconnector(notprovided).
4. Connectthreewirestotheterminalblockintheap-
pliancejunctionbox.
5. Ensureallterminalblockconnectionsaretight.
6. Replacethecoverandretainingscrews.
7. Allcomponentsandwiringmaybeinspectedby
removingthetopinnerpanelthroughthereplace
frontopening.
G. Finishing Fireplace Wall
Combustibleornon-combustiblematerialsmaybeused
tonishuptothereplaceglassframe.Ensurethatyou
leaveadequateroomtoremoveandreplacetheglass
frame.SeeFigure4.4.
30 1/4 in.
26 1/4 in.
36 1/4 in.
30 3/4 in.
SF-BI30-E Finishing Dimension
C. Installation into Existing Fireplace
1. Sealalldraftswithnon-berousinsulationmaterialsto
preventdebrisorwaterfromfallingfromthechimney
toelectricreplace.
2. Closeorsealoffthechimneyueandclosedamper
(ifapplicable)topreventraininltration.
3. Donotinstallinanexistingreplacethatisproneto
dampness.
4. A provision must be made for the appliance to be
connectedtopowerwithinexistingrebox,oronan
adjacentwall.
SF-BI36-E Finishing Dimension