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OWNER’S MANUAL
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You can recess firebox into the wall. You
can also position fireplace in the optional
cabinet mantels.
IMPORTANT:
Only use
optional cabinet mantels specified in this
manual. Purchase the optional mantel from
your dealer (see Accessories, page 26).
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These cur-
rents move heat to wall surfaces
next to fireplace. Installing fire-
place next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating fireplace
where impurities (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning flu-
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in
the air exist, may discolor walls.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 42 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Fig-
ures 4 and 5. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fire-
place
• 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 26. If
planning to use blower, locate fireplace near
an electrical outlet.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply
is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for
proper type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• test gauge connection*
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
chase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 26.
Note:
If desired, purchase a four-sided brass
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-
sories, page 26.
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INSTALLATION
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Figure 5- Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown with
Optional Mantel
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
42" Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
Right
Side
42"
Minimum
0" Minimum Clearance
To Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
Note:
When installing fireplace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible mate-
rial, other than wood flooring, the fireplace
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of th
fireplace.
0" Minimum Clearance
To Top Surface Of
Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
