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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualified service
person must install firebox. Fol-
low all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your home.
The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on the floor. A trim kit is included with
the mantel accessories.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel accessory and the
trim kit. Assembly instructions are included
with each accessory.
2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location
.
You may have to cut an access hole in the floor
or wall to run gas line to firebox. Make sure
to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will
cover it when installed (see Figure 11).
3. Place cabinet mantel on floor in desired loca-
tion. Make sure mantel is flush against wall.
4. Install the trim kit furnished with mantel. See
instruction sheet included with the mantel.
5. Carefully insert firebox into cabinet mantel. Be
careful not to scratch firebox, cabinet mantel,
flooring, etc. when installing (see Figure 12).
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Cabinet
Mantel
Gas Line Access Hole
(Either Side of Firebox)
Gas Piping
Figure 12 - Inserting Firebox Into
Cabinet Mantel (Model May Vary From
Illustration)
6. Install and properly test gas log heater. Fol-
low installation instructions included with
the vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect fireplace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This fireplace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace
and propane/LP supply.