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06-0561 (SOTB)P.O. BOX 1504 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 Application Number: Property Address: APN: Application description: Property Zoning: Application valuation: Applicant: T4ht 4 4 Q" 06-00000561, 80992 BELLERIVE 775-350-002- - - STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDINGS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 3500 Architect or Engineer: / IA - BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT, BUILDING PERMIT Owner: JIM & LESLIE WARD 80992 BELLERIVE LA QUINTA, CA 92253 Contractor: LANG CONSTRUCTION 80590 CAMINO SAN GREGER BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203 (760)834-9020 .Lic. No.: B L9 VOICE (760) 777-7012 FAX (760) 777-7011 INSPECTIONS (760) 777-7153 Date: 10/31/08 u OCT .3 1 Zt'c�U CF vITI��F QUINTq ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LICENSED CONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION WORKER'S COMPENSATION DECLARATION I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professionals Code, and my License is in full force and effect. I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self -insure for workers' compensation, as provided License Class: 748605 License No.: B _ for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is /O/a' �b yyne �� Date: Contractor: �Q,L� ifJ d�� issued. � I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor ' Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. My workers' compensation OWNER -BUILDER DECLARATION insurance carrier and policy number are: I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am exempt from the Contractor's State License Law for the Carrier STATE FUND Policy Number 1889409 following reason (Sec. 7031 .5, Business and Professions Code: Any city or county that requires a permit to _ I certify that, in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance, also requires the applicant for the person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, permit to file a signed statement that he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's State and agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) or 3700 cf th abor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions. that he or she is exempt therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by xoil!p_ any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).: ate: �d 411-0116 pplicant: ' (_ 1 I, as owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and 01 the structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND and who does the work himself or herself through his or her own employees, provided that the DOLLARS ($100,000). IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. one year of completion, the owner -builder will have the burden of proving that he or she did not build or improve for the purpose of sale.). (_ 1 I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for the projects with a contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractors' State License Law.). (_) I am exempt under Sec. , B.&P.C. for this reason Date: Owner: CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 3097, Civ. C.). Lender's Name: I_ Lender's Address: LQPERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IMPORTANT Application is hereby made to the Director of Building and Safety for a permit subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth on this application. 1 . Each person upon whose behalf this application is made, each person at whose request and for whose benefit work is performed under or pursuant to any permit issued as a result of this application, the owner, and the applicant, each agrees to, and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta, its officers, agents and employees for any act or omission related' to the work being performed under or following issuance of this permit. 2. Any permit issued as a result of this application becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days from date of issuance of such permit, or cessation of work for 180 days will subject permit to cancellation. I certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. I agree to comply with all city and county ordinances an tate laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives of �s county to enter upo a above-mentioned property for inspection purposes. Date: "41 -VII: ignature (Applicant or Agent): Application Number . . . . . 06-00000561 Permit . . . BUILDING PERMIT Additional desc . Permit Fee . . . . 63.00 Plan Check Fee 40.95 Issue Date . . . . 3/08/06 Valuation . . . . 3500 Expiration Date 9/04/06 Qty Unit Charge, Per Extension BASE FEE 45.00 2.00 9.0000 THOU BLDG 2,001-25,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.00 Permit . . . PLUMBING Additional desc . Permit Fee 18.00 Plan Check Fee 4.50 Issue Date . . . . 3/08/06 Valuation . . . . 0 Expiration Date 9/04/06 Qty Unit Charge Per Extension BASE FEE 15.00 r- 1.00 3.0000 EA PLB GAS PIPE 1-4 OUTLETS 3.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Notes and Comments BUILT-IN OUTDOOR FIREPLACE PER APPROVED PLAN.***CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR & NEW OWNERSHIP INFO. PER S. TRAXEL/G. BUTLER, THIS APPLICATION # (ALTHOUGH TECHNICALLY EXPIRED), ABLE TO BE USED TO COMPLETE PROJECT.*** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Fees . . . . . . . . . CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR 4.50 STRONG MOTION (SMI) - RES .50 Fee summary Charged Paid Credited ---------- Due ----------------------------------------------- Permit Fee Total 81.00 81.00 .00 .00 Plan Check Total 45.45 45.45 .00 .00 Other Fee Total 5.00 .50 .00 4.50 Grand Total 131.45. 126.95 .00 4.50 LQPERMIT F P.O. BOX 1504 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT VOICE (760) 777-7012 FAX (760) 777-7011 INSPECTIONS (760) 777-7153 Application Number: 06-00000561 Owner: Property Address: 80992 BELLERIVE BRIAN EWING APN:. 775-350-002- - - ® 80-992 BELLERIVE Application description: STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDINGS D - LA QUINTA, CA 92253 Property Zoning: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL -------------- ------------------- Application valuation: 3500 MAR 08 2006 WV OFLAQUI TA Contractor: Applicant: Architect or Engineer: Owner 7-------------------------------- LICENSED CONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professionals Code, and my License is in full force and effect. License Class: License No.: Date: Contractor: OWNER -BUILDER DECLARATION I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am exempt from the Contractor's State License Law for the following reason (Sec. 7031.5, Business and Professions Code: Any city or county that requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance, also requires the applicant for the permit to file a signed statement that he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's State License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) or that he or she is exempt therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).: ( 1 I, as owner of the property, or my employees.with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and _ the structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who does the work himself or herself through his or her own employees, provided that the improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within one year of completion, the owner -builder will have the burden of proving that he or she did not build or improve for the purpose of sale.). (_ 1 I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for the projects with a contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractors' State License Law.). 1 _ 1 I am exempt under Sec. , B.&P.C. for this reason Date: Owner: 4 CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 3097, Civ. C.). Lender's Name: Lender's Address: 1�T' LQPERA1IT Date: 3/08/06 WORKER'S COMPENSATION DECLARATION I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: _ I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self -insure for workers' compensation, as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. _ I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. My workers' compensation insurance carrier and policy number are: Carrier Policy Number g,�certify that, in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, and agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, I shall forthwith comply with those provisions.' /Applicant: WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000). IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IMPORTANT Application is hereby made to the Director of Building and Safety for a permit subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth on this application: 1. Each person upon whose behalf this application is made, each person at whose request and for whose benefit work is performed under or pursuant to any permit issued as a result of this application, the owner, and the applicant, each agrees to, and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta, its officers, agents and employees for any act or omission related to the work being performed under or following issuance of this permit. ��J 2. Any permit issued as a result of this application becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days from date of issuance of such permit, or cessation of work for 180 days will subject permit to cancellation. I certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. I agree to comply with all city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives of this county to enter upon the above-mentioned property for inspection purposes. Date: IWC ignature (Applicant or Agent): l i LA — o � tv � � Q a � � 1 1 IN Application Number . . . . . 06-00000561 Permit . . . BUILDING PERMIT Additional desc . . Permit Fee . . . . 63.00 Plan Check Fee 40.95 Issue Date Valuation 3500 Expiration Date 9/04/06 Qty Unit Charge Per Extension BASE FEE 45.00 2.00 9.0000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- THOU BLDG 2,001-25,000 18.00 Permit . . . PLUMBING Additional desc . Permit Fee . . . . 18.00 Plan Check Fee 4.50 Issue Date . . . . Valuation . . . . 0 Expiration Date 9/04/06 Qty Unit Charge Per Extension BASE FEE 15.00 1.00 3.0000 EA PLB GAS PIPE 1-4 OUTLETS 3.00 -------------------------7-------------------------------------------------- Special Notes and Comments BUILT-IN OUTDOOR FIREPLACE PER APPROVED PLAN * ------------------- Fees . . . . . STRONG MOTION (SMI) - RES .50 Fee summary Charged --------------------------- Paid ---------- Credited -------------------- Due Permit Fee Total 81.00 .00 .00 81.00 Plan Check Total 45.45 .00 .00 45.45 Other Fee Total .50 .00 .00 .50 Grand Total 126.95 .00 .00 126.95 hi LQPERAfIT - I ' f r INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HEARTH PRODUCTS OASIS SERIES RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE We suggest that our woodbuming hearth products be s, installed and serviced by professionals who are Q2P 9t�4 certified in the U.S. by the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as NFI Woodburning Specialists or i m who are certified in Canada �wsrrrtr� by Wood Energy Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT). rechnwmlTraln;ng ww .d.1certified.org 43" Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace P/N 850,015M REV. B 12/2003 LSO -43 LSO -43-H This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of yourfireplace system. Please read and under- stand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation. IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS: INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM, Note: This fireplace has only been listed and approved for use out of doors. Significant cold air infiltration will result if installed indoors. I ib . - C JAIJIVI FoTL Report No. 116-F-01-2 OMNI -Test Laboratories, Inc. ■ ne neat the unit produces. vinyl siding to deteriorate. E STANDING INSTALLATION MUM OF 10' AWAY FROM ANY BUILDING OR COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE) Termination (FTF10-CTDT) Storrs Collar Flasf (Loc ibrical e Onl lstibl Froi Dow rips :ion led oor To hie ing ey Scion )-36) Air Inlet (Provided) DjopcTio" LSU -43 Snown `-�' ��P�scX�� -c a v LA was reference only. It can differ according to design and local building codes. CITY OF LA QUINTA BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT. APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION dwLce NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. ' | |� / m F1�IRA L � Fy '� FNr,t4 EXTERIOR ELEVATION WOW 000410-JLf ocwb INTRODUCTION General Information The LSO -43 fireplace is a traditional wood burning radiant heat system. The LSO -43-H comes with Herringbone styled refractory. These fireplaces come with standard bar grates, air inlet and optional decorative glass doors. The fireplace is intended to be installed outside of the home. It could be installed against the outside wall of the house, or as a freestanding fireplace on the porch, patio, or simply located in the yard (see Figure 2). The Outdoor Fireplace must be enclosed. To prevent impact damage to the outside of the fireplace. Build an outside enclosure out of standard building materials, being careful to maintain the minimum air clearances specified in these Installation Instructions. When installing the fireplace as a freestanding unit on your porch, patio or backyard, it must also be enclosed to prevent impact damage to the fireplace. However, the enclosure must now be finished on all four (4) sides. The exterior of the enclosure may be finished in a textured plywood, a wood clapboard siding, brick, or a cultured stone. Vinyl siding is not recommended for use on the front of the fireplace due to the heat the unit produces. This can cause the vinyl siding to deteriorate. Note: Illustrations shown reflect "typical"instal- lations with nominal dimensions and are for design and framing reference only. Actual instal- lations may vary due to individual design prefer- ences. However, always maintain minimum clear- ances to combustible materials and do not vio- late any specific installation requirements. These fireplaces have been tested and listed by Omni Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-01-2) to U.L. standard 127 for US and ULC 5610 for Canada. These units are intended for installa- tion outside of a residential building only. WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE- QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS. WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DIRECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR VAPOR BARRIERS, IF USED, MUST FIRST BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD, PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR OTHER MATERIAL TO ASSURE IN- SULATION AND VAPOR BARRIERS RE- MAIN IN PLACE. TYPICAL FREE STANDING INSTALLATION (MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 10' AWAY FROM ANY BUILDING OR COMBUSTIBLE STRUCTURE) Termination (FTF10-CTDT) Storm Collar (FSC) Flashing -� (Locally Fabricated) Use Only Non -Combustible Materials From Top Of Spacers Down Metal Safety Strips And Hearth Extension Required When Installed On Combustible Floor Or In Proximity To Combustible Floor/Covering LSO -43 Shown Chimney Section (FTF10.36) 7' S" Minimum (7' 10" Minimum With FTF10-CTI) Air Inlet (Provided) NOTE: Framing is shown as reference only. It can differ according to design and local building codes. Figure 1. NOTE: DIAGRAMS 8 ILLUSTRATIONS NOT To SCALE. These fireplace systems are designed for in- stallation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Me- chanical Code and the Uniform Building Codes. WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY. When complete, these fireplace systems con- sists of four basic "sub -systems": 1. The Fireplace 2. The Chimney and Termination 3. Optional Glass Doors 4. Air Inlet CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS The fireplace may be placed on or near normal construction materials'. The air inlet, firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase flashings) may be placed directly on or against normal construction materials.' The chimney requires a minimum 2" air space to combustibles and the fireplace outer wrapper requires a mini- mum 1/2" air space to combustibles. A com- bustible mantle maybe installed 12" above the opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211, Section 7-2.3.3. In Canada, the minimum is 18" (441mm) above the fireplace opening. The minimum installed height of the completed fireplace system is 7'8". The maximum height is 80' 0" . The fireplace and chimney system must be enclosed when installed in or passing through a living area where combustibles or people may come in contact with it. This is important to prevent possible personal injury orfire hazard. For questions, please call your distributor or the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby walls (See pages 16 and 17 ). 'Construction Materials: • framing materials • paneling • particle board • flooring • millboard • dry wall • plywood • etc. CHIMNEY SYSTEM These fireplaces are designed and code listed for use with Security's FTF10 chimney System only. Always use Security's FTF10 chimney components with these fireplaces. Do not modify or alter these components as this may cause a potential serious hazard and void the Warranty. Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with blown or fill type insulation materials. Note: Local codes may not require firestops at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa- tions. However, it is recommended for safety and the reduction of heat loss. Chimney Height The total height of your completed fireplace system from the surface the fireplace rests on to the chimney top must not exceed 80' (24.4) and must also meet minimum height requirements. Referto the minimum system height chart. MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT Security's FTF10 Pipe Vertical 10'6"' Installation ( 3.2 m) One 14' Offset ( 4.3 m) Two 22' Offsets ( 6.7 m) "When the fireplace is installed anywhere closer than 10 feet from any building or structure. Minimum Height The minimum height fora complete system is 10'6" if installed with an FTF10-CT1 or FTF10- CTDT terminations. Any other termination requires a 14' minimum system height. Free Standing Installation The system height may be reduced to a single length of FCTF10-36 pipe and termination (minimum 7'8") with either the FTF10-CTD or FTF10-CT1. The fireplace must be installed as a freestanding system and located a minimum of 10' away from any building or structure (refer to Figure 1). ASSEMBLY OUTLINE Before You Start Check your inventory list to be sure you have all the necessary parts supplied in good usable condition. Checkalsoforany concealed damage. LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Carefully selectthe proper location forchimney obstructions, clearance to side wall(s) air inlet location and aesthetics. With proper pre -plan- ning, a slight adjustment of a few inches can save considerable time and expense later dur- ing construction and assembly: See Figure 2 for some examples. Figure 2 When choosing a location, care must be taken to avoid places where flooding or running water may be a problem. Carefully consider the position of the fireplace opening with respecttothe location of adjacent or nearby stairwells, doors, windows, walk- ways and over hanging trees, patios and wires. When locating the fireplace, consideration must be given to combustibles and final finishing. See Figure 3 and confine the final location of combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone". DO NOT place furniture or other items such as plants or decorative objects within 60" of the fireplace front face. Frame Surface Not To Be Covered With Combustible Materials Wall 18" Covering Figure 3 �1 1 Door Opening Safe 18" Zone 4 1 1 NOTE: DIAGRAMS 8 ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. ASSEMBLY STEPS Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however, and might require a different sequence. 1. Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing. 2. Waterproof the fireplace (see Waterproofing The Fireplace on page 5). 3. Install the chimney system. 4. Install air inlet. 5. Plumb gas line if a.decorative gas appliance will be used. (Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced, licensed/certi- fied tradesman.) 6. Complete the installation, finish wall mate- rial, surround and hearth extension to your individual taste. 7. Assemble and attach optional glass door assembly. Study the three dimensional illustration (Fig- ure 1) to get a general idea of each element of your fireplace system. PRE -INSTALLATION NOTES The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. Do not place the fireplace on vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure the fireplace rests on a solid continu- ous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support. The fireplace may be positioned and then the framing built around it, or the framing may be constructed and the fireplace positioned into the opening. Usually, no special floor support is needed for the fireplace, however, to be certain: 1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace system including chimney and surround ma- terials such as brick, stone, etc., to be in- stalled. Shipping weights forthe fireplace may be found on page 18. 2. Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the system, surrounds and hearth extensions. Air Mu Must Optional Be Free Of Any Hearth Obsutuctions) Extension p PATIO Figure 2 When choosing a location, care must be taken to avoid places where flooding or running water may be a problem. Carefully consider the position of the fireplace opening with respecttothe location of adjacent or nearby stairwells, doors, windows, walk- ways and over hanging trees, patios and wires. When locating the fireplace, consideration must be given to combustibles and final finishing. See Figure 3 and confine the final location of combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone". DO NOT place furniture or other items such as plants or decorative objects within 60" of the fireplace front face. Frame Surface Not To Be Covered With Combustible Materials Wall 18" Covering Figure 3 �1 1 Door Opening Safe 18" Zone 4 1 1 NOTE: DIAGRAMS 8 ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. ASSEMBLY STEPS Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however, and might require a different sequence. 1. Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing. 2. Waterproof the fireplace (see Waterproofing The Fireplace on page 5). 3. Install the chimney system. 4. Install air inlet. 5. Plumb gas line if a.decorative gas appliance will be used. (Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced, licensed/certi- fied tradesman.) 6. Complete the installation, finish wall mate- rial, surround and hearth extension to your individual taste. 7. Assemble and attach optional glass door assembly. Study the three dimensional illustration (Fig- ure 1) to get a general idea of each element of your fireplace system. PRE -INSTALLATION NOTES The fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height. Do not place the fireplace on vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood, particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure the fireplace rests on a solid continu- ous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support. The fireplace may be positioned and then the framing built around it, or the framing may be constructed and the fireplace positioned into the opening. Usually, no special floor support is needed for the fireplace, however, to be certain: 1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace system including chimney and surround ma- terials such as brick, stone, etc., to be in- stalled. Shipping weights forthe fireplace may be found on page 18. 2. Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the system, surrounds and hearth extensions.