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Figure 6 - Attaching Left
Surround Side Panel
Surround Side
5/16" Screws
Phillips
Screws
2.
Remove log packaging from firebox cavity.
3.
Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting
screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws
removed in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not tighten. Install Phillips
screws in bottom (see Figure 6). Repeat for right side.
4.
Using Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws attaching brass
louver. Install one Phillips head screw (included with kit) in
each side (see Figure 7).
5.
Align top panel screw holes. Install four Phillips screws, do
not tighten.
6.
For model GS43, align six screw holes in side panels with
holes in top panel (see Figure 9). For model GS38, align two
screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel (see Figure
9). Insert and tighten screws.
7.
Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly. Make sure each
part fits properly. Firmly tighten all screws installed during
assembly.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Metal can bend,
warp, or break under excessive strain.
8.
Remove three pieces of brass trim from packaging.
9.
Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws,
and two shims in the brass hardware packet.
10. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 10.
11. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot of top brass trim
(see Figure 10).
12. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge
of side brass trim (see Figure 10).
13. While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both
set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
14. Repeat for other side.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Remove Brass
Louver
Brass Louver
Phillips Screws
Top Surround
Panel
Louver
Screw
Holes
Figure 9 - Attaching Side
Panels to Top Panel (GS43
Pictured)
Top Panel
Side Panel
Figure 8 - Attaching Top
Surround Panel
Phillips Screws (4)
Top Brass
Trim
Figure 10 - Assembling Brass Trim
Slot
Side Brass
Trim
Set Screws
Adjusting Plate
Slot
Mitered
Edge
Shim
15. Line up holes in brass trim with holes on side panels of fire-
place surround assembly. Attach with brass-plated screws.
16. Move fireplace insert and surround assembly to masonry fire-
place opening. Make sure fireplace insert and surround assem-
bly fit properly.
INSTALLATION
Installing Surround Kit (GS38 or GS43) (Cont.)
Installing Hood
Figure 11 - Installing Hood to Firebox
INSTALLING HOOD
Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 11. Use 7 Phillips
screws provided.
Screws