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IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may
overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary open-
ings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials
to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualified service person must install
firebox. Follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against
a wall in your home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on the floor. A trim kit is included with the mantel accessories.
Follow instructions with mantel for installation.
INSTALLING GAS LINE
NOTICE: A qualified service person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply in your log set owner’s
manual for details on gas hookup.
You may run the gas line from either side of the firebox (see Figure
10, page 13). Decide which side you want to run the gas line from.
Note: This is one option for installing shutoff valve. Check local codes
for equipment shutoff valve location requirements.
Locate the recessed knockout in one of the firebrick sidewall liners
(see Figures 10 and 11, page 13). Firmly tap the center of the knockout
with a chisel until it is released. Carefully chisel the rough edges of
the hole you have made to smooth edges. This hole will line up with
the hole in the outer casing.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to remove the
knockout. Too much force may damage the firebrick
concrete insert.
Figure 9 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs (Model May Vary From
Illustration)
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory, see Wiring Instructions,
page 13.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening with back of firebox
inside wall opening. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter trim kit,
see instructions included with trim accessory. You must install
shoulder screws from trim kit now.
4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through
holes in nailing flange (see Figure 9).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, install the trim after final
finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with
trim accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow installation in-
structions included with the vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such
as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may
be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials
to overlap the firebox front facing.
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: DO NOT FILL THE SPACES AROUND THE
FIREBOX WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, CUT, OR MODIFY
FIREPLACE SPACERS.
WARNING: FRAMING MAY BE PLACED OR REST
AGAINST FIREPLACE SPACER, HOWEVER, FRAMING
MUST NEVER BE NOTCHED.
