Monessen Hearth CR User Manual
42D0200
Designer Series Gas Fireplaces
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INSTaLLaTIoN PRECauTIoNS
NoTE: This appliance must be installed with a Monessen
approved venting system only.
Consult local building codes before beginning the
installation. The installer must make sure to select the
proper vent system for installation. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person should install vent-
ing system. The installer must follow these safety rules:
approved venting system only.
Consult local building codes before beginning the
installation. The installer must make sure to select the
proper vent system for installation. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person should install vent-
ing system. The installer must follow these safety rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on
rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and
ceilings.
The following actions will void the warranty on your vent-
ing system:
ing system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modification of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured
or approved by MHSC.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instruc-
tions.
vENTING INSTaLLaTIoN
vENTING INSTaLLaTIoN
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Read all instructions completely and
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury, property damage or loss of life.
operation of improperly installed and
maintained venting system could result in
serious injury, property damage or loss of
life.
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury, property damage or loss of life.
operation of improperly installed and
maintained venting system could result in
serious injury, property damage or loss of
life.
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Failure to follow these instructions
will void the warranty.
will void the warranty.
**1"
*3"
FP2280
vent pipe clear
vent pipe clear
**1”
**1"
**1”
*3"
326M”
FP2280
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horizontal sections of this vent system
require a minimum of 3" clearances to
combustibles at the top of the flue and 1"
clearance at the sides and bottom until
the flue penetrates the outside wall. a
minimum 1" clearance all around the flue
is acceptable at this point of penetration.
vertical sections of this vent system require
a minimum of 1" clearance to combustibles
on all sides of the pipe.
require a minimum of 3" clearances to
combustibles at the top of the flue and 1"
clearance at the sides and bottom until
the flue penetrates the outside wall. a
minimum 1" clearance all around the flue
is acceptable at this point of penetration.
vertical sections of this vent system require
a minimum of 1" clearance to combustibles
on all sides of the pipe.
vENTING CLEaRaNCES
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This fireplace must be vented to the
outside. The venting system must NEvER
be attached to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas
appliance must use a separate vent system.
do not use common vent systems.
outside. The venting system must NEvER
be attached to a chimney serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas
appliance must use a separate vent system.
do not use common vent systems.
Figure 12 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is required along horizontal
length until flue pipe penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all around
flue at outside wall.
length until flue pipe penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all around
flue at outside wall.