Breckwell TRADITION SERIES P23 P23FSL User Manual

INSTALLATION IN TO A FACTORY BUILT 
(METAL) FIREPLACE 

        (Refer to figure 20) 
 
When installing into a factory built fireplace, the 
firebox must accept the insert without modification 
other than removing bolted or screwed together 
pieces such as smoke shelf/deflectors, ash lips, 
screen or door tracks and damper assemblies. 
These items must be reinstalled to restore the 
fireplace to its original operating condition if the 
insert is removed and not replaced. The removal 
of any part must not alter the integrity of the listed 
fireplace in any way. In zero-clearance fireplace 
installations, when the fireplace opening is above 
the floor or raised hearth, the adjustable 
“Breckwell P23 Z-C Legs” (part # A-S-ZCLEGS) 
can be used to bridge the gap between the hearth 
and stove bottom. Refer to figure 14. 
The factory built fireplace must be listed per UL 
127. Installation must include a full height listed 
chimney liner meeting type HT requirements 
(2100

°

 F) per 1777 (U.S.). The liner must be 

securely attached to the insert flue collar and the 
chimney top. The damper area must be sealed to 
prevent room air passage to chimney cavity.  
 
Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not 
permitted except with the following exceptions: 

•

  External trim pieces, which do not affect the 

operation of the fireplace, may be removed 
proving they can be stored on or within, the 
fireplace for re-assembly if the insert is 
removed. 

•

  The fireplace damper may be removed to 

install the chimney liner. 

Circulating air chambers, louvers or cooling air 
inlet or outlet ports (i.e. in a steel fireplace liner or 
metal heat circulator) shall not be blocked. 
Means must be provided for removal of the insert 
to clean the chimney flue. 
A permanent metal warning label must be 
attached to the back wall of the fireplace opening 
stating the following: 

•

  “This fireplace has been altered to 

accommodate a fireplace insert and should be 
inspected by a qualified person prior to re-use 
as a conventional fireplace.” 

•

  This label is available upon request. 

 
This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded 
electrical cord extending from the rear of the 
stove. We recommend connecting to a good 
quality surge protector that is plugged into a 
standard three-prong, 120V, 60 Hz electrical 
outlet. Voltage variations can lead to serious 
performance problems. The Breckwell electrical 
system is designed for 120V AC with no more 
than 5% variation. Breckwell cannot accept 
responsibility for poor performance or damage 
due to inadequate voltage. If connected to an 
older, two-prong outlet, a separate ground wire 
should be run to a proper ground (refer this to a 
qualified technician). Always route the electrical 
cord so that it will not come in contact with any hot 
part of the stove. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM. 
 
For installation in a mobile home, an outside source of combustion air must be used 
(See “COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY”). 
 
The P23 must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga. copper wire 
using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure 
grounding. 
 
The P23 must be securely fastened to the floor of the mobile home through the two 
holes in the rear of the stove using two ¼” lag bolts that are long enough to go through 
both a hearth pad, if used, and the floor of the home. 
 
Refer to “VENTING” for proper exhaust configurations. 
 
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, 
WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.