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Fireplace Installation
Surface Mount Installation
CAUTION:
Two people may be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1. Choose your method of supplying
power to the unit:
•
Plug in to an existing outlet or
install an outlet nearby.
•
Hard wire the fireplace. Follow the
hard wiring instructions on page 8.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to wire
your own new outlets or circuits. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or injury to persons, always use a
licensed electrician.
WARNING:
Ensure that the circuit
on which the fireplace is to be
installed has the power cut off at
the service panel until installation
is complete.
2. Determine the mounting location
of the unit so that the wall
mounting bracket can be installed
into 2 wall studs.
!
NOTE:
It is recommended that
the mounting bracket be installed
56 in. (142 cm) off of the ground
to maintain an optimized viewing
angle of the flame.
3. Hold the wall mounting bracket,
with the bubble level on the top,
on the wall so that the bubble on
the level is centered between the
two black lines.
9. Connect the green wire (G) from
the unit to the ground wire from
the power supply using the third
wire connector from step 4.
10. Reposition the wire access covers
over the wires and connectors
and attach to fireplace chassis
using the screws removed in step
2.
11. Refer to Front Glass Installation
section for final installation
procedures.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a bathroom
it must be protected by a GFI
receptacle or circuit. If receptacle is
used it must be readily accessible.
To prevent electrical shock this unit
is an electrical appliance that is
NOT
watertight and must be installed as to
prevent water from entering unit. This
must be installed away from showers,
tubs, etc. Never locate fireplace
where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.