443.3. INSULATING SLEEVE INSTALLATIONAll our gas fireplace models come with an 8 ft. insulating sleeve. It must be installed when assembling thevent with the fireplace. Before putting the vent in place and fastening it, slide the sleeve around it, leavingonly a few inches of the vent exposed. Fasten the vent to the fireplace and slide the sleeve back down sothat it completely covers the base of the pipe. Using heat-resistant tape (aluminum), secure the sleeve tothe fireplace.If the sleeve needs to be held upright, fasten the end of the sleeve with three self-drilling screws. Screw inthe vent.The Flexible installation need a 4” male to male connector. None is required in rigid installation.3.4. FAN INSTALLATIONFans are used to circulate the heat from the fireplace in the room. They are sold by two at your retailer’s(optional). Fans are installed in the lower part of the fireplace. They must be fixed to the fasteners locatedat the bottom of the fireplace using screws and oriented toward the recessed sides of the fireplace. To dothis, remove the SmartCase® (see 5.1) and place the fans as well as the thermo-disc (7.4).Figure 3.3.cFigure 3.3.bFigure 3.3.aWARNINGWhatever the model of home and vent configuration, the insulation sheath must always be installed.
