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7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with hammer or pliers.
Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges
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3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be
the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,
page 15.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access hole in hearth
top to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9). Make sure to locate access hole so
cabinet mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor using wood
screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall
5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.
Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
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8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on
protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening.
Nailing Flanges