WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• What to do if you smell gas
- DO NOT try to light any appliance.
- DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO
NOT use any phone in your building.
- Leave the building immediately.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 in the United States, or the
Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s)
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certied kit is used.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be
performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter.
See T able of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth
of Massachusetts requirements.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
This appliance comes standard with patented
SafeSurfaceTM Glass which keeps the surface
temperature of the barrier glass at a safe level and will
still be hot to the touch when operated for long periods
of time. SafeSurface
requirements of ANSI Z21.50-2016 CSA 2.22-2016 for
vented gas replaces. If the barrier glass is removed, the
inner glass temperature will be very hot and cause burns.
TM
Glass complies with the barrier
DANGER
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A (glass) barrier designed to reduce the risk of
burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and shall be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this
installation manual.
Customer:
Lot/Address:
Model (circle one): PRIMO48 PRIMO60 PRIMO72
PRIMO48ST PRIMO60ST PRIMO72ST
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance according to these instructions can
lead to a re or explosion.
Appliance Install Sections 3 , 6 and 11 YES IF NO, WHY?
Veried that the chase is insulated and sealed. (Pg. 20) ___________________________
Veried Veried clearances to combustibles. (Pg. 12-19) ___________________________
Standos bent up into installation position and secured (Pg. 30) ___________________________
Fireplace is leveled and secured. (Pg. 33) ___________________________
Barrier glass installed correctly. “THIS SIDE OUT” is readable. (Section 11) ___________________________
Venting/Chimney/PowerFlow™ Heat Management Sections 4,5 and 7
Venting conguration complies to vent diagrams. (Section 4) ___________________________
Venting installed, locked, secured in place and sealed with correct clearance. ___________________________
Firestops installed. (Section 5) ___________________________
Attic insulation shield installed. (Section 5) ___________________________
Exterior wall/Roof ashing installed and sealed. (Section 7) ___________________________
Terminations installed and sealed. (Section 7) ___________________________
PVI-SLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP power vent installed with correct bae or
ue restrictor setting. ___________________________
PowerFlow™ Heat Management System(s) installed and vented
properly; complies with vent run min./max. requirements in installation manual. ___________________________
HEAT-OUT-PRIMO HEAT-ZONE-PRIMO Passive Heat
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Electrical Section 8 (Pg 41-46)
Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance.___________________________
LED switch wires properly installed. ___________________________
If only HEAT-OUT-PRIMO is installed: Wall switch plate and toggle switch not installed. ___________________________
Gas Section 9 (Pg 47-51)
Proper appliance for fuel type. ___________________________
Was a conversion performed? ___________________________
Leak check performed and inlet pressure veried. ___________________________
Veried proper air shutter setting for installation type. ___________________________
Verify that the gas access plate remains installed. (Pg 48) ___________________________
Finishing Section 10 (Pg 52-63)
1/2 inch sheetrock used as recommended. ___________________________
Veried all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Clean Face nishing complete and complies with clearance
requirements in installation manual. ___________________________
Barrier glass properly installed between nishing material and barrier glass tabs. ___________________________
Appliance Setup Section 11 (Pg 64-67)
All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance). ___________________________
Glass panels and media installed correctly. ___________________________
Firebox glass assembly installed and secured. ___________________________
Accessories installed properly. ___________________________
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under
the appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation. ___________________________
Started appliance and veried no gas leaks exist. ___________________________
Multicolored LED lights work in all switched positions. ___________________________
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your le.
• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.
Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/ Builder/ Other Trades, etc) and corrective
action needed ____________________________________________________________________________________
Comments Communicated to party responsible ____________________ by ______________________on ___________
(Builder / Gen. Contractor/) (Installer) (Date)
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Appliance
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.50-2016 • CSA 2.22-2016
This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas
Fireplaces” and applicable sections of “Gas Burning
Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recre-
ational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances for Use at
High Altitudes”.
NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in
the U.S.A. and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in
Canada.
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A HEAT SOURCE.
This appliance is decorative in nature and not intended to be
a source of heat.
C. BTU Specications
Models
(U.S. or Canada)
PRIMO48
(NG)
PRIMO48
(Propane)
PRIMO48ST
(NG)
PRIMO48ST
(Propane)
PRIMO60
(NG)
PRIMO60
(Propane)
PRIMO60ST
(NG)
PRIMO60ST
(Propane)
PRIMO72
(NG)
PRIMO72ST
(NG)
(0-2000 FT)45,00031,000#30
(0-2000 FT)45,00033,000#47
(0-2000 FT)45,00031,000#30
(0-2000 FT)45,00033,000#47
(0-2000 FT)55,00038,000#26
(0-2000 FT)50,00035,000#45
(0-2000 FT)55,00038,000#26
(0-2000 FT)50,00035,000#45
(0-2000 FT)61,00041,000#23
(0-2000 FT)61,00041,000#23
Maximum
Input BTU/h
Minimum
Input
BTU/h
Orice
Size
(DMS)
NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
This appliance is not intended to burn solid fuel.
B. Glass Specications
The rebox glass and the barrier glass on this appliance
are tempered glass. Hearth & Home Technologies ap-
pliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub enclosures
as dened by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC). The tempered glass has been tested and certied to the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16
CFR 1202 (Safety Glazing Certication Council SGCC#
1595 and 1597. Architectural Testing, Inc. Reports 02-
31919.01 and 02-31917.01).
This statement is in compliance with CPSC 16 CFR Sec-
tion 1201.5 “Certication and labeling requirements”
which refers to 15 U.S. Code (USC) 2063 stating “…Such
certicate shall accompany the product or shall otherwise
be furnished to any distributor or retailer to whom the
product is delivered.”
Some local building codes require the use of tempered
glass with permanent marking in such locations. Glass
meeting this requirement is available from the factory.
Please contact your dealer or distributor to order.
D. High Altitude Installations
NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility
or authorities having jurisdiction.
When installing above 2000 feet elevation:
• In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet
above 2000 feet.
• In CANADA: Input ratings are certied without a
reduction of input rate for elevations up to 4500 feet
(1370 m)above sea level. Please consult provincial and/
or local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at
elevations above 4500 feet (1370 m).
Check with your local gas utility to determine proper
orice size.
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, con-
crete, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in
a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC shall be considered non-combustible materials.
F. Combustible Materials Specication
Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed pa-
per, plant bers, plastics, or other material that can ignite
and burn, whether ame proofed or not, or plastered or
unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.
G. Electrical Codes
NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired
and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1.
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection,
in compliance with the applicable electrical codes,
when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms
or near sinks.
H. California
WARNING: This product and the fuels used to
operate this product (liquid propane or natural
gas), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can
expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Note: The following requirements reference various
Massachuset ts and national codes n ot contained in this
document.
I. Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those
owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7)
feet above nished grade in the area of the venting, in-
cluding but not limited to decks and porches, the following
requirements shall be satised:
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas tter
shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector
with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the oor
level where the gas equipment is to be installed. In addi-
tion, the installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that
a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of
the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the
responsibility of the property owner to secure the services
of qualied licensed professionals for the installation of
hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic,
the hard wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and
battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent
oor level.
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can
not be met at the time of completion of installation, the
owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply
with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
Inspection
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the
installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed
in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1
through 4.
Exemptions
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)
(a)1 through 4:
• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment
Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition
of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and
• Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate
from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting
system design or venting system components with the
equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer
for installation of the equipment and the venting system
shall include:
• Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting
system design or the venting system components; and
• A complete parts list for the venting system design or
venting system.
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall
horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not pro-
vide the parts for venting the ue gases, but identies
“special venting systems”, the following requirements
shall be satised by the manufacturer:
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• The referenced “special venting system” instructions
shall be included with the appliance or equipment in-
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accor-
stallation instructions; and
dance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA
720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certied.
• The “special venting systems” shall be Product Ap-
proved by the Board, and the instructions for that sys-
Signage
A metal or plastic identication plate shall be permanent-
tem shall include a parts list and detailed installation
instructions.
ly mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the
exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fu-
eled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read,
in print size no less than one-half (1/2) in. in size, “GAS
VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting
instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall
remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion
of the installation.
See Gas Connection section for additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements.
Heat & Glo direct vent gas appliances are designed to
operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
No additional outside air source is required.
Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier,
local building inspector, re ocials or authorities having
jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and
permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
• Where the appliance is to be installed.
• The vent system conguration to be used.
• Gas supply piping.
• Configuration of the required PowerFlow™ Heat
Management System(s). See Section 6.C.
• Electrical wiring requirements.
• Framing and nishing details.
• Which required power vent system will be used: PVISLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP.
Notes Regarding Passive Heat Option
• Approved for use with these models ONLY: PRIMO48,
PRIMO48ST, PRIMO60, PRIMO60ST.
• Approved for use ONLY with Clean Face Finishing
Option.
• Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the
PVLP-SLP or PVV-SLP power vent option for use
with the Passive Heat Kit. If the application does not
allow for the PVLP-SLP or PVV-SLP to be used, the
PVI-SLP-B may be used. The PVI-SLP-B must be
mounted outside the chase due to the higher noise
level created.
• Because the Passive Heat option is naturally drafted,
it is the only PowerFlow
that operates automatically when the appliance is
turned on.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualied personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certied professionals.
TM
Heat management system
WARNING! Risk of Fire! PRIMO models must be power
vented using PVI-SLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP and
have a PowerFlow™ Heat Management System installed
and operating when the appliance is turned on. Failure to
vent properly could cause overheating and re.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
service technician, service agency or your dealer.
Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available.
Tape measure Framing material
Pliers Non-corrosive leak check solution
Hammer Phillips screwdriver
Gloves Framing square
Voltmeter Electric drill and bits (1/4 in. magnetic)
Plumb line Safety glasses
Level Reciprocating saw
Manometer Flat blade screwdriver
Suction Cups to lift glass (See Section 11)
1/2 - 3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws
Caulking material (300 ºF minimum continuous exposure
rating)
C. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Carefully remove the appliance and components from
the packaging.
• The vent system components and decorative nishes
are shipped in separate packages.
• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
particularly the condition of the glass.
• Read all of the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Damaged parts
could impair safe operation. DO NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent
system component.
• Modication of the appliance or vent system.
• Modication of the approved power vent system: (PVI-
SLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP)
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Improper positioning of the media or the nishing.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Any such action may cause a re hazard.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Electric Shock!
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Call a qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and/or gas control which has been under water.
Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 3.B.
PowerFlow™ Heat Management Systems Knockouts
IMPORTANT: Must use appropriate knockout(s) for
the selected PowerFlow™ Heat Management system.
See Section 6.
PowerFlow™ Heat Management Systems Seal Plates
IMPORTANT: Must use appropriate knockout(s) for
the selected PowerFlow™ Heat Management system.
See Section 6.
When selecting a location for the appliance it is important
to consider the required clearances to walls. See Figure
3.4 and Figure 3.6.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of trac and away from furniture and draperies.
NOTICE: Illustrations reect typical installations and are
FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams
are not drawn to scale. Actual installation could vary due
to individual design preference.
It is important to follow the framing and nishing instruc-
tions step by step to ensure proper placement of replace
in the surrounding framing/nishing materials.
H*
E
F
I
B
F
A
B
C
Refer to Section 10 for mantel and wall
projection information.
H*
B
D
B
H*
18 in. (457 mm) required when
Passive Heat Side Discharge Kit
is installed (PRIMO48/48ST AND
This diagram shows the scenario if the 12-1/2 inch measurement was not accommodated for prior to installation. The
PVLP-BEK may be installed in the 5 inch gap or a small bump out may be created on the exterior wall to accommodate
for the additional space needed.
H*=12-1/2 inches if using PVLP-SLP plus one SLP elbow. This is the minimum vent conguration and is composed of
the factory-installed 6 inch DVP component, DVP-2SL converter, SLP90 elbow and PVLP-SLP termination cap.
WALL TO CAP TRANSITION CAN
BE COMPLETED WITH PVLP-BEK
EXTERIOR
5-1/2 IN.
1/2 IN.
SHEATHING
5 IN.
12-1/2 IN.
(TO BACK OF APPLIANCE)
1/2 IN.
INTERIOR SHEATHING
1 IN. MIN.
CLEARANCE
The dimensions above assume:
• 2 in. X 6 in. exterior wall studs
• 1/2 in. thick interior and exterior wall sheathing material
NOTICE: This See-Through appliance is
NOT designed or approved for an indoor/
outdoor application.
NOTICE: (PRIMO48ST/PRIMO60ST ONL Y)
If Passive Heat-Front Discharge or Open
T op Chase is the selected heat management
option, consider these recommendations.
• Locate the Passive Heat discharge opening
in the larger of the two rooms served by the
PRIMO See-Through model installed for
optimal comfort.
• Locate the control side of the appliance and the
NOTE: E & K dimensions will
change if passive heat option is
MEASURE FROM TOP OF
FIREPLACE OPENING
K=MEASUREMENT
FROM BOTTOM OF
FIREPLACE
TO CEILING
E
K
H
I
installed. See Figure 3.9 and
Figure 3.10.
MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS* (Single-sided Models)
ABC****DEFGHIJK
PRIMO48
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches1094218-1/460-1/43100113653-3/4
Millimeters254229106746415307870025259141365
PRIMO60
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches1094818-1/472-1/43100113653-3/4
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Behind
Appliance
Sides of
Appliance
Front of
Appliance
Clearance
to Ceiling
ABC****DEFGHIJK
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Behind
Appliance
Sides of
Appliance
Front of
Appliance
Clearance
to Ceiling
Millimeters254229121946418357870025259141365
ABC****DEFGHIJK
PRIMO72
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches1094818-1/484-1/43100113653-3/4
Millimeters254229121946421407870025259141365
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Behind
Appliance
Sides of
Appliance
Front of
Appliance
Clearance
* = Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as 1/2 inch sheetrock).
** = Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 inches.
*** = If appliance is installed o of oor, maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Construct platform in accordance with local building codes.
**** = 1.) See Figure 3.5 for PVLP-SLP minimum horizontal footprint.
The rough opening depth will change if installing PVLP-SLP with minimum vent conguration.
= 2.) Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as drywall).
Figure 3.7 Clearances to Combustibles-PRIMO48, PRIMO60, PRIMO72
NOTE: E & J dimensions will
change if passive heat option is
installed. See Figure 3.9 and
APPLIANCE MAY BE
INSTALLED OFF OF FLOOR***
Figure 3.10.
MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS* (See-Through Models)
ABCD*EFGHIJ
PRIMO48ST
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches109 421760-1/4310013653-3/4
Millimeters2542291067432153078700259141365
PRIMO60ST
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches109481772-1/4310013653-3/4
Millimeters2542291219432183578700259141365
PRIMO72ST
Rough
Opening
(DVP Vent
Pipe)
Inches109481784-1/4310013653-3/4
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Sides of
Appliance
Front or
Rear of
Appliance
Clearance
to Ceiling
ABCD*EFGHIJ
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Sides of
Appliance
Front or
Rear of
Appliance
Clearance
to Ceiling
ABCD*EFGHIJ
Rough
Opening
(SLP Vent
Pipe)
Rough
Opening
(Height)
Rough
Opening
(Depth)
Rough
Opening
(Width)
Clearance
to Ceiling
Combustible
Floor
Combustible
Flooring
Sides of
Appliance
Front or
Rear of
Appliance
Clearance
to Ceiling
Millimeters2542291219432214078700259141365
* = Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as 1/2 inch sheetrock).
**= Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 inches.
***= If appliance is installed o of oor, maintain required clearances to combustibles.
Construct platform in accordance with local building codes.
Figure 3.8 Clearances to Combustibles-PRIMO48ST, PRIMO60ST, PRIMO72ST
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates
the vent should be enclosed inside the chase.
NOTICE: Treatment of ceiling restops and wall shield
restops and construction of the chase may vary with the
type of building. These instructions are not substitutes
for the requirements of local building codes. Therefore,
you MUST check local building codes to determine the
requirements to these steps.
NOTICE: Where required by code, install only sprinkler
heads with a sprinkler activation temperature classied
as Extra High.
• Sprinklers inside of chase: Keep sprinkler head away
from vent and chimney.
• Heat Management applications: Maintain 36 inches of
clearance to openings from which heat is discharged
such as convection slots, passive heat registers, heat
zone registers, etc. Refer to Section 6.C for Heat
Management options allowed for this appliance.
Chases should be constructed in the manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air drafting prob-
lems. The chase should not break the outside building
envelope in any manner.
Walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever oor of the chase
should be insulated. Vapor and air inltration barriers
should be installed in the chase as per regional codes for
the rest of the home. Additionally, in regions where cold
air inltration may be an issue, the inside surfaces may be
sheetrocked and taped (or an equivalent method may be
used) to achieve maximum air tightness.
To further prevent drafts, the wall shield and ceiling re-
stops should be caulked with caulk with a minimum of
300 ºF continuous exposure rating to seal gaps. Gas line
holes and other openings should be caulked with caulk
with a minimum of 300 ºF continuous exposure rating or
stued with unfaced insulation. If the appliance is being
installed on a cement surface, a layer of plywood may be
placed underneath to prevent conducting cold up into the
room.
D. Floor Protection
NOTICE: Install appliance on hard metal or wood surfaces
extending full width and depth. DO NOT install directly
on carpeting, vinyl, tile or any combustible material other
than wood.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain specied air space
clearances to appliance and vent pipe:
• Insulation and other materials must be secured to prevent
accidental contact.
• The chase must be properly blocked to prevent blown
insulation or other combustibles from entering and
making contact with replace or chimney.
• Failure to maintain airspace could cause overheating
and re.
Note: Figure 3.7-Figure 3.10 show the replace installed on
the oor. However, this replace can be elevated o the oor
provided that the replace is properly supported by framing
materials and the ceiling clearances are maintained.
This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home
Technologies DVP or SLP venting systems. Refer to Sec-
tion 12.A for vent component information and dimensions.
DO NOT mix pipe, ttings or joining methods from dier-
ent manufacturers.
The pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall.
There is no requirement for inspection openings at each
joint within the wall.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation. This appliance requires a separate vent. DO NOT vent to a pipe
serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! PRIMO models must be power
vented using PVI-SLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP and an
installed PowerFlow™ Heat Management System. Fail-
ure to vent properly could cause overheating and re.
E. Measuring Standards
Vertical and horizontal measurements listed in the vent
diagrams were made using the following standards:
• Pipe measurements are shown using the eective length
of pipe. See Section 12.A for information on eective
length of pipe components.
• Measurements are made from the factory-installed 6 inch
DVP pipe, not from the standos.
• Horizontal terminations are measured to the outside
mounting surface (flange of termination cap). See
Figure 4.5.
• Vertical terminations are measured to bottom of
termination cap.
• Horizontal pipe installed level with no rise.
D. Use of Elbows
Diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent as-
pects when calculating the eects. Use the rise for the
vertical aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect (see
Figure 4.4).
Two 45º elbows may be used in place of one 90º elbow.
On 45º runs, one foot of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 in. (216
mm) horizontal run and 8-1/2 in. (216 mm) vertical run. A
length of straight pipe is allowed between two 45º elbows.
See Figure 4.4.
Vertical
12 in.
8-1/2 in.
Horizontal
8-1/2 in.
F. Vent System and Diagrams
General Rules:
• When penetrating a combustible wall, a wall shield
restop must be installed.
• When penetrating a combustible ceiling, a ceiling restop
must be installed.
• Horizontal runs of vent do not require vertical rise;
horizontal runs may be level.
• The PRIMO must be power vented using a PVI-SLP-B,
PVV-SLP or a PVLP-SLP system.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! PRIMO models must be power
vented using PVI-SLP-B, PVV-SLP or PVLP-SLP. Failure
to vent properly could cause overheating and re.
• The PRIMO comes standard with a 2 minute pre-purge
function designed to remove gas from the appliance and
establish a positive draft for the vent system.
• The PRIMO comes standard with a 20 minute post-purge
function designed to eliminate condensation in the venting
system components.
• Installation of a PowerFlow™ Heat Management System
is required for the PRIMO.