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QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL 
A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc-
ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise 
when wood burning appliances are improperly installed. 
The installer must follow all of the manufacturers’ instruc-
tions. 
 
The installation of a wood burning appliance must con-
form to local codes and applicable state and federal re-
quirements. Familiarity with these requirements before 
installation is essential. Important considerations to dis-
cuss with local building officials include: 
 
1. 

Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code, 
State or Regional Codes.) 

 

Electrical codes: The blower system has a flexible 
electrical cord that must be electrically grounded 
per local codes or per electrical codes: 

 
 

 

In USA, NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70-2002. 

 

 

In Canada, CSA C22.1 

 

 
2. Local amendments? 
3.  Is a permit required - cost? 
  (You may wish to contact your insurance company to 

ask if they require this). 

4.  Rooms where the installation is not allowed? 
 
SMOKE DETECTORS 
Since there are always several potential sources of fire in 
any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors. If 
possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway adjacent 
to the room (to reduce the possibility of occasional false 
activation from the heat produced by the fireplace insert).  
If your local code requires a smoke detector be installed 
within the same room, you must follow the requirements 
of your local code. Check with your local building de-
partment for requirements in your area. 
 
IMPORTANT – THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED 
FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MANUFACTURED (MO-
BILE) HOME. 
 

FLOOR PROTECTION 
This appliance requires a heat resistant non-combustible 
approved fireplace hearth or hearth extension. If a hearth 
extension is used it must be a 3/8" (minimum) noncom-
bustible material or equivalent. If the floor protection is to 
be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted 
to form a continuous non-combustible. 

 

This protected area must extend a minimum of 18" to the 
front of the fuel door opening and 8" beyond both sides 
of the fuel door opening 

 

 

 

CHIMNEY INSPECTION 
The existing fireplace should be inspected by a local fire 
marshal or qualified installer for adequate serviceability 
prior to installing this appliance.  

Factory built fireplace: If any portion of the chimney 
system shows signs of structural or mechanical weak-
nesses, such as: cracks, leaky joints, corroded or 
warped surfaces. Look for obvious bulges in the lining, 
which may indicate the need to replace that section 
(use a bright flashlight. Any faulty portion must be re-
paired or replaced prior to installing this appliance. 
Also, inspect the attic to see that the chimney has 
proper clearance to combustible framing members. 

Masonry fireplace: The chimney should have no 
cracks, loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, or 
blockage. Any necessary repairs should be done by a 
qualified mason. 

If the existing fireplace flue system is dirty or has some 
obstruction in it, clean it. A dirty chimney can cause your 
insert to smoke when refueling, and can result in a chim-
ney fire. An oversized chimney may result in less than 
optimum performance. Installations into a large masonry 
chimney may require a liner to improve performance.