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3
3
4.
Place one mounting block on back of one of the side face boards
and the front panel. Attach mounting block to front panel and to
side face board with two 1
1
/
4
" screws (see Figure 4, page 2).
Repeat for other side.
5.
Place top on assembly (see Figure 5). Make sure molding on
top fits properly over front and side panels. Back edge of top
should be flush with back edge of sides. From backside of
mantel, locate predrilled holes near top of left side. Attach with
three 1
1
/
4
" wood screws (see Figure 6). Repeat above steps to
attach top to right side. Locate predrilled hole near the center
of the header. Attach the header to the top using one 1
1
/
4
"
wood screw.
Note:
If using optional hearth base with mantel, move hearth
base to installation location. If using mantel without optional
hearth base, move mantel to installation location.
6.
Place mantel in desired location. Place firebox in front opening
of mantel. To make firebox fit through mantel opening, bend
back or remove nailing flanges on sides of the firebox. Make
sure all pieces fit properly. Remove mantel. Follow instructions
included with heater or base to attach to floor.
7.
Mark floor or wall for gas line entrance. Make sure there is
enough clearance between heater and mantel for gas line.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure there are no electrical lines where
gas piping will go through floor or wall.
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WARNING: A qualified service person must install
gas piping to heater. Follow all local codes.
8.
From gas meter or propane/LP tank, run hard piping to
equipment shutoff valve. You must install the equipment shutoff
valve within reach from heater. Install an approved flex hose
(if allowed by local or state codes) for natural or propane/LP
gas to run from the equipment shutoff valve to heater.
ASSEMBLING MANTEL
Continued
Side Face
Boards
Top
Header
Figure 6 - Attaching Top
Figure 5 - Placing Mantel Top on Mantel Assembly
Header
1
1
/
4
" Wood
Screws
Side
Top
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WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for
a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
10. If you purchased a mantel with batten molding, measure up
3
3
/
16
" from bottom of mantel front panel (see Figure 7).
Note:
If using optional laminate trim, install trim before attaching
batten molding to mantel assembly. Place bottom of batten
molding at this measurement. It may be necessary to lightly
sand ends of molding to ensure proper fit. Use masking tape to
hold molding in place. Use level to ensure proper positioning.
Drill a pilot hole through molding and mantel with a small
drill bit. Attach to mantel front panel with colored finishing
nails.
IMPORTANT:
Keep nails centered on molding to prevent
splitting. Fill nail holes with wood putty.
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CAUTION: Nails will bend if pilot hole is not drilled.
11. After firebox is secured, replace mantel. Assemble and install
brass trim.
Colored Finishing Nails
Batten
Molding
Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding to Header
Header
9.
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/LP tank.
