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INSTALLATION
Continued
3. If a raised platform is to be
constructed, ceiling clearances must be
maintained.
4. Install gas piping to firebox location.
See
Installing Gas Line
on page 9 and
Connecting to Gas Su
pply in log set
owners manual.
IMPORTANT:
If installing blower
accessory. See
Hard-Wiring Firebox
,
page 10.
5. Carefully set the firebox in front of
rough opening.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough
opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange (see Figure 10). Attach
firebox to board base through holes in
firebox bottom (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT:
When finishing your
firebox, combustible materials such as
wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock,
drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up
next to the side and top of the firebox.
Combustible materials should never
overlap the firebox front facing more
than 3/8.”
IMPORTANT
: Non-combustible
materials such as bricks, tile etc. may
overlap the front facing, but should
never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
WARNING: Do not allow
any
combustible materials to
overlap the firebox front
facing (see Figure 8).
WARNING: Never
modify or cover the louvered
slots on the front of the
firebox
WARNING: Use only
non-combustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping
the front facing with non-
combustible facing material.
FIGURE 9-Framing for Built-In Firebox Installation: Top View
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FIGURE 10-Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs and Floor
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