URBANA LUXURY FIREPLACES U50I-S Tall Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation Guide

URBANA LUXURY FIREPLACES U50I-S Tall Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

Product Information

Product Name: U50I-S / U70I-S
Product Type: Fireplace

Product Dimensions

• U50-S Width: 51 15/16″ [1320mm]
• U70-S Width: 71 15/16″ [1828mm]
• U50-S Height: 50 3/4″ [1289mm]
• U70-S Height: 70 3/4″ [1797mm]

Installation Requirements

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for specific installation requirements. – The U50 and U70 fireplaces must be installed with an intake at the bottom of the chase and a heat release at the top of the chase. – Follow the minimum dimensions, clearances, and areas outlined in the installation guide and Owner’s Manual to prevent fire hazards.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Installation
   • a. Ensure that framing above the fireplace is not constructed prior to fireplace installation.
   • b. Use wood 2×4 construction or similar for chase framing. Steel studs are not required.
   • c. The chase must be fully enclosed at the top and constructed to support finishing material.
   • d. The fireplace must be installed on a solid plywood or similar floor with a minimum width equal to the fireplace leveling legs.
2. Chase Dimensions & Clearances
   • a. Choose the desired installation style based on the provided illustrations.
   • b. Refer to Table 1 for the required dimensions corresponding to the letters in the illustrations.
   • c. Follow the minimum clearances and areas specified in Table 1 and the Owner’s Manual.
3. Alcove / Sidewall Clearance
   • Maintain a minimum clearance of 7″ [178mm] to any sidewall constructed or finished with combustible material.
   • Note that side wall clearance is not applicable for closed off sides if using corner kit(s).
4. Sprinkler Clearances:
   • a. Maintain a minimum clearance of 5′ [1.5m] to a sprinkler head from the chase heat release in any direction.
     Note: It is essential to follow all installation requirements and guidelines provided in the Owner’s Manual to ensure safe and proper usage of the U50I-S / U70I-S fireplace.

Refer to Owner’s Manual for specific installation requirements and additional product instructions

U50/U70 DIMENSIONS

Note – The U50 and U70 physical dimensions only differ in width

INSTALLATION GUIDE

TOP RELEASE / OPEN CHASE

Top only heat release with front & sides intake

FRONT & SIDES W/ FALSE CEILING

CHASE DIMENSIONS & CLEARANCES
The U50 and U70 fireplaces must be installed an intake at the bottom of the chase and a heat release at the top of the chase. A variety of installation styles are permitted as shown in the follow-ing illustrations. Refer to Table 1 for the required dimensions cor-responding to the letters in the illustrations.

WARNING RISK OF FIRE HAZARD – The minimum dimensions, clearances and areas outlined within this guide MUST be followed along with those stated in the Owner’s Manual.

TABLE 1

U70 70 3/4″ (1797 mm)

D| U50/U70 11 1/16″ (280mm)

E

| U50 Minimum 170 in2 (1097 cm2)

U7 0 Minimum 210 in2 (1355 cm2)

Minimum 2” (51 mm)

H| ****

0 – 1 1/2” (0-38 mm) Maximum

Heat release and intake on front & sides, chase false ceiling

SIDES ONLY

ALCOVE / SIDEWALL CLEARANCE
Minimum clearance to a sidewall constructed or finished with combustible material.
Note – Side wall clearance not applicable for closed off side if using corner kit(s).

SPRINKLER CLEARANCES
Minimum clearance to a sprinkler head from the chase heat release in any direction.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Framing above the fireplace CANNOT BE CONSTRUCTED prior to fireplace installation, the fireplace and its required shielding WILL NOT FIT!

MINIMUM CHASE FRAMING
All chase framing may be wood 2×4 construction or the like. Combustible material is permitted for any area of the chase and no steel studs are required. Chase may be framed beyond minimum framing for taller ceilings, overhangs etc.
Note – Top of chase must be enclosed, cannot be open to joists or rafters above.
Note – The fireplace is not load bearing and the chase must be constructed to fully support finishing material.

MINIMUM THIMBLE HEIGHT
As measured from the bottom of the fireplace to the center line of the vent. The fireplace uses 5” x 8” co-axial rigid or flex venting. Note – additional adaptors (50-3789) required for flex venting

MINIMUM CHASE ELBOW CLEARANCE
This clearance only applies to an elbow that is located within the chase. Once outside of the chase standard venting clearances apply.

POWER AND GAS
The incoming gas and power connections are located on the left and right on the back of the fireplace as shown. The incoming power junction box is located underneath the left side louver and is removable to aid with wiring.

EXTENDED HEARTH / PLINTH

An extended hearth or plinth may be constructed around the base of the fireplace up to the bottom tiling edge. Combustible material is permitted for construction and finishing of the plinth. Alternatively the optional 50-3824 Steel Framing Base Kit can also be used . The finished depth of the plinth cannot exceed 12” [305 mm] and minimum intake dimensions must be maintained. If raising the unit is desired a Flush Framing Base Kit (U50 = 50-4008, U70 = 50-4031) may be used to achieve a rise of 6”-11” off the floor. Note: 50-3824 & 50-4002/50-4031 cannot be used together

OVERHANG / MANTLE CLEARANCES
An overhanging chase or mantle may be constructed above the fireplace comprised of combustible framing and finishing material. The maximum finished depth of an overhanging chase or mantle cannot exceed 12” [305 mm]. There is no minimum height restriction and the finished surface can be flush with the top tiling edge.

HDTV CLEARANCES
A TV may installed above the fireplace either on a flat wall or within a shelf or recess as shown below. When flat wall mounting a TV, the minimum permitted height may need to be increased to prevent the mounting screws from penetrating the fireplace cabinet.
It is the responsibility of the home owner to confirm that the TV is within its maximum allowable operating temperature range once installed. Sherwood Industries is not liable for any TV malfunctions or adverse effects that may be incurred.

FLAT WALL MOUNTED

SHELF / RECESS MOUNTED

MINIMUM VENTING
The fireplace utilizes 5” x 8” rigid co-axial venting.
Alternatively 5” x 8” flex venting may be used when using additional vent adaptors (50-3789). Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more detailed venting and restriction information.

HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CLEARANCES
The clearances shown in the illustration must be followed when horizontally terminating the fireplace. Additionally, a termination guard must be used when the termination is installed in an area where it could be contacted. Only high wind terminations are permitted for installation.
Note – Termination clearances not applicable for power vent installations. See power vent manual.

1. Soffit measured from top of the termination
2. Sidewall measured from side of the termination

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