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In planning the installation for the fireplace, determine where the
unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are desired.
Gas supply piping should also be planned at this time.
The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces:
1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface.
2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.
3. Four (4) corners of the fireplace so contact is made on all four
perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit.
If the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring, it should be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the
unit.
This unit is designed to be installed in a zero-clearance enclosure.
This means the combustible material can come in contact with the
firebox.
Built-In Fireplace Installation
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing the
fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the
fireplace flush with a wall.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions show in Figure 4 for a
conventional rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 5
for corner rough opening. Use Figure 6 for an elevated installation.
Be sure to provide support to the bottom of the fireplace. Be sure
to provide gas line for fireplace and electrical power for optional
light assembly.
1. Gas line connections must be made at this time. When
facing the appliance, the gas supply will enter on the left-hand
side. See "Gas Supply" page 12 to 13.
2. Insert fireplace into enclosure.
3. Level firebox.
4. Secure six framing brackets with drywall screws to the framed
opening above the fireplace as shown in figures 4 and 6.
These brackets should be installed flush with the framing, and
are used to support the ends of the non-combustible board to
the framing brackets. Note: The framing brackets and drywall
screws are located in the instruction envelope packet.
5. Finished wall surface will be flush to the leading edge of fire
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place top and sides.
6. If used, the surround panel assembly is installed after the fire
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place has been installed with all the gas and electrical con-
nections completed. Refer to instructions included with the
surround panel kit.
7. Installation of built-in fireplace is completed.
BUILT-IN FIREpLACE INSTALLATION
Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
D
34 1/2”
876.3mm
B
69” (1752.6mm)
Rough Opening for Elevated Installation
A
B
C
D
VFLL38FP
13 3/4"
349.3mm
43 1/2"
1104.9mm
35 1/4"
895.4mm
48 13/16"
1239.8mm
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6