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NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept
-
able height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this firebox involves
installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of firebox flush with wall.
Optional brass trim accessories are available
(see
Accessories,
page 15). Brass trim will
extend past sides of firebox approximately
1/2". This will cover rough edges of wall open
-
ing. If installing a mantel above firebox, you
must follow clearances shown in Figure 6.
Follow these instructions to install firebox in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Firebox framing
should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber
or heavier. Use dimensions in table and
rough opening layout in Figure 7a. Adjust
framing so that firebox is flush with fin
-
ished wall surface. If installing in a corner,
use dimensions in Figures 7b, 7c and 7d
for rough opening.
INSTALLATION
Continued
2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See
In-
stalling Gas Line,
page 12 and
Connecting
to Gas Supply
in log set owner’s manual.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open
-
ing with back of firebox inside wall open
-
ing.
IMPORTANT:
If installing a perimeter
trim kit, see instructions included with
trim accessory. You must install shoulder
screws from trim kit now.
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Supplied
Firebox
Hood
Must Be
Used at
All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off
this Surface
above the
Firebox Hood
Mantel Shelf
Note
: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12" 16" 20"
1
1
/
2
"
6
3
/
4
"
12"
Note
: All vertical
measurements are from
top of fireplace hood
opening to bottom of
mantel shelf.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
These minimum clearances replace any other recommended
clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.
Rough Opening Dimensions for
Built-in Installation
Model
Front Width
(Inside to Inside) Height
Depth
(Min.)
32"
34
7
/
8
"
36
3
/
4
"
16
1
/
4
"
36"
41
1
/
2
"
40
1
/
2
"
20
3
/
4
"
42"
48
5
/
8
"
44
1
/
2
"
22
5
/
8
"
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
Figure 7a
37"
45°
41
1
/
2
"
52
11
/
32
"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 7c
30"
45°
34
7
/
8
"
42
7
/
16
"
60"
TOP VIEW
FOR 32"
MODELS
43"
45°
48
5
/
8
"
60
13
/
16
"
86"
TOP VIEW
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 7d
Figure 7b