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REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION
The Refractory Brick Panels should be carefully removed from shipping sleeve and positioned
upright against a stable object.
1. Look into fireplace opening and locate back
panel retaining clip positioned against rear
wall of fireplace. (Figure 9.1) Remove (2)
screws attaching clip to rear wall and set
clip and screws aside. Position rear panel
against rear wall and reattach clip with (2)
screws.
2. Locate left panel retaining clip and remove
(2) screws and set clip and screws aside.
Position left panel against left wall and
reattach clip with (2) screws.
3. Repeat Step 2 for right panel installation.
Figure 9.1
Finishing the Wall
Finish the wall with the material
of your choice. Do not install a
combustible mantle or other
combustible projection above the
fireplace opening unless it is a
minimum of 12 inches above top
of fireplace opening. (Figure 8.2)
*Non-combustible material used
between top of opening and mantle
must not exceed 3” in depth.
Caution: All joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround (Top and Sides)
can only be sealed with non-combustible material. Only non-combustible material can
be applied as facing to the fireplace surround. (Figure 8.2)
Hearth Extension
A Hearth Extension may be installed, but it is not required for vented gas fireplaces.
STUD
FINISHED
WALL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SEAL JOINT
MANTLE
12" MIN
TOP OF
OPENING
Figure 8.2
Connecting the Gas Line
Consult local building codes before gas line installation. This gas fireplace is designed
to accept a 1/2" male flare fitting attached to a 1/2" supply line. Have the gas line in-
stalled by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. Install gas
line to fireplace on the right side attaching gas line to the gas flex line inside the control
box accessed by opening the control box door.
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