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Fireplace Installation
Flush Mounted Installation -
2x8 Framing
CAUTION:
Two people will be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1.
Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 73 in. (185.4 cm)
wide x 18 ½ in. (47 cm) high
(Figure 7).
!
NOTE:
It is recommended that
the bottom of the unit not be
mounted higher than 40 in.
(102 cm) from the ground to
maintain an optimized viewing
angle of the flame.
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. Lift fireplace and insert into
opening. The fireplace's mount
-
ing trim should be flush against
the wall (Figure 7).
3.
Use the supplied bubble level
to level the fireplace within the
framing, adjust as required.
4. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mount
-
ing holes located on the inside
surface of the fireplace chassis,
into wall studs (Figure 8).
5. Refer to Front Glass Installa
-
tion section for final installation
procedures.
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Wall
surface
Figure 8
Figure 7
2 x 8 Framing