Probably 2 or 3 separate threats combined in one but anyways …
As far as the install, on p. 11 of the manual it says to remove the fireplace damper or fasten it permanently open and then it goes into sealing off the damper area around the liner…suggests installing a piece of 24 ga steel in the space with a hole for the liner. Wouldn’t putting a bead of high heat silicone between the back of the backer plate and the front of the fireplace do the same thing ? Do they sell pre-made throat sealing plates? Similar to the chase seal at the top?
Also….the clearance to combustibles requirements is calling for 48” in front of the unit. I can put a hearth extension (mat) down but I’m not finding any 48”x48” mats and I’d imagine they’d be abundant if they were actually calling for 48”. On the next page they say 16” of non combustible floor protection is needed.
Sooooo is it 16” or 48”????
As far as the install, on p. 11 of the manual it says to remove the fireplace damper or fasten it permanently open and then it goes into sealing off the damper area around the liner…suggests installing a piece of 24 ga steel in the space with a hole for the liner. Wouldn’t putting a bead of high heat silicone between the back of the backer plate and the front of the fireplace do the same thing ? Do they sell pre-made throat sealing plates? Similar to the chase seal at the top?
Also….the clearance to combustibles requirements is calling for 48” in front of the unit. I can put a hearth extension (mat) down but I’m not finding any 48”x48” mats and I’d imagine they’d be abundant if they were actually calling for 48”. On the next page they say 16” of non combustible floor protection is needed.
Sooooo is it 16” or 48”????
