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Continued
Figure 5 - Attaching Mantel Side Panel to Wall
Figure 8 - Attaching Mantel Front Panel
1 1/4" Screw
Upper
Mounting Block
Mounting Strip
Top Left Corner
Mantel Left Side
Mantel Front Panel
Figure 6 - Sliding Mantel Front Panel into Slots
Mantel Front Panel
Figure 7 - Attaching Mantel Top
Mounting Block
Mantel
Right
Side
(inside
View)
Front
View
Mantel
Side
Panels
Mounting Strip
Note:
Steps 8 through 11 will be a test to ensure that parts fit
properly. Do not attach any parts with screws at this time.
8.
Place heater in front opening of mantel (see Figure 6).
9.
Slide mantel front panel into grooves in top of mantel right
and left sides (see Figure 6).
10. Set mantel top and corner blocks into place (see Figure 7).
Do not attach.
11. Inspect mantel assembly. Make sure each piece fits properly.
Remove mantel top, front panel, and corner blocks. Set
aside.
12. Mark floor or wall behind heater for gas line entrance. Make
sure there is enough clearance between heater base and
mantel for gas lines.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure there are no electrical lines where
gas piping will go through floor or wall.
13. Remove heater and install gas line. You must install the
manual shutoff valve within reach. Run hard piping up
between heater cabinet and mantel side. Install manual
shutoff valve at top within easy reach from top of open
mantel. Install an approved flex hose for natural or propane
gas to run from the manual shutoff valve to heater.
14. Connect heater to gas line according to instructions in heater
owner’s manual. Check all connections for leaks from
heater to gas meter or propane tank.
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
15. Place heater in front opening of mantel. Slide mantel front
panel into place to make sure heater is in correct position
(see Figure 6). Follow instructions included with the base
accessory to attach heater base to floor.
16. Find predrilled holes in upper mounting blocks behind left
and right mantel side panels. Use 1 1/4" screws to attach
front panel (see Figure 8).