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INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

Pacific Energy Vista Wood Insert

Dimensions... 19-3/4"T x 23-3/16"W x 20"D
Blower Extension onto hearth: 5-3/8"....... Extension into fireplace: 14-1/2"

Pacific Energy Vista Wood Insert Clearance Diagram

A: Minimum Fireplace Opening Width.................... 25"
B: Minimum Fireplace Opening Height................... 22"
C: Minimum Fireplace Depth at Floor..................... 15"
D: Minimum Fireplace Depth at 20" above Floor... 15"
E: Minimum Fireplace Width at 15" Depth............. 24"
F: Minimum Hearth Width....................................... 41"
G: If Fireplace Opening is raised above hearth: add optional hearth trim kit across bottom of insert & panels
H: Minimum Hearth Depth (original fireplace hearth plus extension if needed)....................... 16"
I : Stainless steel liner size.......................................................................................................... 6"
J: Minimum Height from Hearth or floor of fireplace to Combustible Trim....................... 49-1/4"
J(a): Hearth to Combustible Trim with Optional Mantel Shield installed........................... 38-1/4"
K: Minimum Distance from Centerline of Fireplace Opening to Combustible Side Trim......... 21"
L: Minimum Distance from Centerline of Fireplace Opening to Combustible Side Wall.......... 21"
M: Minimum Height from Hearth or floor of fireplace to Combustible Mantel.................. 49-1/4"
M(a): Hearth to Combustible Mantel with Optional Mantel Shield installed..................... 38-1/4"

Area covered by standard (embossed) surround panels............. 26-1/4"T x 36-1/2"W
Area covered by extra-large (not embossed) surround panels.... 29-1/4"T x 42-1/2"W

Two Listed Methods for venting the Pacific Energy Vista insert:

Direct Connect Chimney Liner Diagram

Left: Minimum requirement. If the chimney is properly lined with terra-cotta liner tiles with a 9" x 9" opening or smaller, a direct-connect installation is permitted. Remove damper assembly, cut and anchor a stainless steel sealer plate (removable for cleaning) at the throat of the fireplace. Insert a length of 6" stainless flex long enough to reach into the bottom liner tile through a hole cut in the sealer plate.

Advantage: less expensive than full reline

Disadvantages: reduced updraft, increased creosote formation, insert must be removed to clean chimney.

Right: Preferred method, and required for zero-clearance fireplace installations, unlined masonry chimneys, or if existing liner is damaged. Remove damper assembly, install a 6" stainless steel liner the entire length of the chimney, passing through a stainless steel sealer plate at the top of the chimney; finish at top with stainless top clamp, storm collar and rain cap assembly.

Advantages: better updraft, better performance, reduced creosote formation, chimney can be cleaned without removing insert.

Disadvantage: more expensive to install

To read more about installing your stainless liner, click here.

Full Chimney Liner Diagram

Note: your mileage may vary! Some code jurisdictions don't allow direct connect insert installations, even if provided for in the Manufacturer's Product Safety Listing. Consult with your local Code Authority.

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