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LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figures 6 and 7. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
loor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess irebox into the wall. You can
also position ireplace in the optional cabinet
or corner mantels.
IMPORTANT:
Only use
optional cabinet or corner mantels speci-
ied in this manual. Purchase the optional
mantel from your dealer (see
Accessories,
page 29).
INsTAllATIoN
Continued
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
with Optional Mantel
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
Right
Side
36"
Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
36"
Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
0” Minimum
To Top
Surface Of
Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
0" Minimum
To Top
Surface Of
Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
Built-In the Wall
Note: When installing ireplace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood looring, the ireplace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the ireplace.
CAUTION: If you install the
ireplace in a home garage
• ireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above loor.
• locate ireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and eficiency, install ireplace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer (see
Accessories
, page 29). If plan
-
ning to use blower, locate ireplace near an
electrical outlet.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this ireplace involves
installing ireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of ireplace lush with
wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available
(see
Accessories
, page 29). Trim will extend
past sides of ireplace approximately 1/2".
This will cover the rough edges of the wall
opening. If installing a built-in mantel above
the ireplace you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 11, page 12. Follow the
instructions below to install the ireplace in
this manner.
Actual
Framing
Height
26"
26
7
/
8
"
Front Width
26
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
Depth
9
1
/
2
"
10
1
/
2
"
Bottom
3/4"
3/4"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 8, page 11, for the rough
opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 9, page 11, for the rough
opening. The height is 26
7
/
8
" which is the
same as the wall opening above.