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WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi-
als to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc.
may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings 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.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered
slots on the front of the firebox.
2.
An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories,
page 31). There are two options for connecting blower to elec-
trical source.
Option one:
Have a licensed electrician install a properly
grounded, three-prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace
location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure. Blower
power cord will plug into this outlet.
Option two:
Have a licensed electrician connect blower to elec-
trical source at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet installed at this time.
If using option two, do not connect blower to electrical source
at junction box until step 6.
3.
Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes
an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the
last item installed on the gas piping.
4.
Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
fireplace inside wall opening.
5.
Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Con-
necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 13.
6.
If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to
electrical source.
Option one:
Route blower electrical cord through side or rear
access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
Option two:
Have a licensed electrician connect blower to elec-
trical source at junction box inside fireplace.
7.
Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see
Figure 7).
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5
/
8
"
25
7
/
8
"
51
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
Figure 5 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Figure 7 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Nails or
Wood
Screws
AUT
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OF
F
ON
Nailing
Flanges
INSTALLATION
Continued
8.
Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws
through holes in nailing flange.
9.
Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 14.
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. Firebox
should not be placed on top of carpet or other kinds of fibrous material.
INSTALLATION
Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)