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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect fireplace to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING ICON
G 001
CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply.
This heater requires an external regulator (not sup-
plied). Install the external regulator between the
heater and propane supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by
installer, see Figure 16, page 16)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with
gas connector
(if allowed by
local codes)
(not provided)
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* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32.
20"
24
1
/2
"
27
1
/2
"
30"
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
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