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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do
not connect wiring to any electri
-
cal source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet
before connecting to electrical
source. The fireplace electri
-
cal outlet is included with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electri
-
cal outlet supplied with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
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. If you have not assembled firebox, follow
instructions on page 5.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See
Connecting to Gas Supply
,
page 15.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing
with pliers (see Figure 12).
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 Connections
, page 17.
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the
trim after final finishing and/or painting of
wall. See instructions included with brass
trim accessory for attaching brass trim.
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.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
Figure 12 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
WARNING: Do not allow
combustible or noncombustible
materials to cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR BUILT-
IN INSTALLATION
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man
-
tel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
