Designed for builders, installers, and architects, this guide covers the essential safety, framing, and installation considerations for Flex Fireplaces. It provides clear direction on preparing the space, selecting appropriate materials, and meeting clearance and ventilation requirements to achieve a safe and well-executed installation.

These appliances must be installed into a fixed secure position before being operated.

NOTICE: DO NOT INSTALL DIRECTLY BESIDE OR NEAR WALLPAPER, LAMINATE, VENEER OR ANY SURFACE THAT IS NOT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND HEAT AND HIGH TEMPERATURES (the heat will impact the material, and in some circumstances the glue used for its application). THE AREA AROUND THE Appliance GETS HOT. HEAT SENSITIVE/REACTIVE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE USED. DO NOT PLACE FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ON OR AROUND THE APPARATUS.

These appliances are not designed to incorporate doors or opening covers.

The appliance must remain open at all times for ventilation – it is not designed to operate as an oven or similar “hot box” – the flame must have a constant supply of air to operate and be able to circulate and distribute the heat effectively

DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES (the space between the appliance and the spacer ) WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. The air spacers are needed to ensure proper temperatures are maintained behind the appliance.

Do not modify the appliance in any way during installation. Cutting of sheet metal parts of the appliance is prohibited.

Expansion and contraction of internal parts due to heating and cooling off may create noise. This is normal.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE GLASS WINDSCREEN

The appliance must be fully assembled before being operated. Failure to install (or removal of) glass panels will void the warranty and render the product unapproved for use with the included burner.

Framing

Important Considerations for Framing

1. The appliance must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the appliance, burner, glass charcoal and full fuel capacity.
2. The framing dimensions shown in the instructions are the optimum dimensions that allow best fit with gyprock / sheetrock / plasterboard (or other facing/finishing material) after the appliance has been installed.
3. Prepare the installation location. If placing the appliance on a platform, build the platform, making sure to accommodate the weight of the appliance, burner, glass charcoal and fuel. Verify that the platform is level.
4. If placing the appliance close to the floor, install 180 mm [7 in] from the top of the bottom front firebox flange. This height sets the minimum clearance above a combustible or non-combustible floor, ensuring the ethanol burner tray remains at least 55 mm [2.2 in] above the surface, providing enough space for framing material to support the appliance.

In the case of insufficient capacity to hold the weight of the appliance, measures must be taken to reinforce the setting (for example installation of a plate for load distribution) so that the setting is suitable for installation.

IMPORTANT: The framing above the appliance must be self-supporting. The appliance is not load-bearing.

Definitions

Combustible materials: Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other material that can ignite and burn, whether flame produced or not, or plastered or un-plastered shall be considered combustible materials.

Non-combustible materials: materials which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof. HardieBacker®, WonderBoard®, Durock® or materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behaviour of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C shall be considered non-combustible materials.

NOTE: Illustrations reflect typical installations and are for DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to individual design preferences.

Before getting started

1. Carefully remove the appliance and components from the packaging
2. Inspect and report any parts damaged in shipment, particularly the condition of the glass windscreen.
3. Read all of the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.

WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion! Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.

Applies To:

• All Flex Fireplaces