Enviro 25BV User Manual
CODES AND APPROVALS CONTINUED
RE: CONVERSION OF ZERO CLEARANCE FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES
The following instructions cover Sherwood Industries Ltd. policy for Gas-Fired Appliances (inserts) to be retofitted
into existing factory built fireplaces with replacement parts removed.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Background
A gas fired insert is approved for use in an existing masonry or a listed factory built fireplace without any
alterations. If the factory or masonry fireplace is altered its warranty is void.
Recent practice in the field is to remove parts that do not require cutting, bending or breaking from the factory
built fireplace in order to allow the insert to fit.
A gas fired insert is approved for use in an existing masonry or a listed factory built fireplace without any
alterations. If the factory or masonry fireplace is altered its warranty is void.
Recent practice in the field is to remove parts that do not require cutting, bending or breaking from the factory
built fireplace in order to allow the insert to fit.
Sherwood Industries Ltd. Policy:
Intertek has approved listed factory built fireplaces, as a certified zero clearance kit provided that the following
conditions have been met.
1.
conditions have been met.
1.
The removal of any part will not weaken the stuctural integrity of the factory built fireplace.
2.
The factory built fireplace is in good condition.
3.
There is no alterations in the form of cutting, bending, or breaking any parts.
4.
Firebricks may be removed.
5.
A permanent label must be supplied with the insertwith the instructions to affix it to the firebox of the
factory built fireplace. It will have the wording to the effect :
factory built fireplace. It will have the wording to the effect :
‘’WARNING- THIS FIRPLACE MUST ONLY BE OPERATED WITH A GAS INSERT-
REMOVAL OF THE INSERT AND THE USE OF SOLID FUEL IS PROHIBITED AND
MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD"
REPLACEMENT PARTS INCLUDE:
Fire bricks, smoke sheild, flue damper, glass doors, and firescreens.
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