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53D0419
Designer Series Gas Fireplaces
FRaMING SEE ThRouGh FIREPLaCE
* NoTE:
For ease of installation, frame around the
firebox after it has been set. Refer to chart below for
specifications.
When installing into existing framed (A1) openings, loosen
the junction box. Remove the rear-mounted flue pipe adap-
tor. Refer to Page 16, Figures 10 and 11. Reattach both
assemblies.
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The fireplace must be installed giving full
consideration to the clearance and height
requirements identified in this manual.
FIREPLaCE FRaMING & CLEaRaNCES
CLEaRaNCES To CoMBuSTIBLES
MaNTEL CLEaRaNCES
NoTE:
The combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel
requirements listed in this manual.
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Follow these instructions carefully to
ensure safe installation. Failure to follow
instructions exactly can create a fire
hazard.
The appliance cannot be installed on a
carpet, tile or other combustible material
other than wood flooring. If installed on
carpet or vinyl flooring, the appliance
shall be installed on a metal, wood or
noncombustible material panel extending
full width and depth of the appliance.
2”
(51 mm)
4” (102 mm)
6” (152 mm)
8” (203 mm)
10” (254 mm)
4”
(102 mm)
6”
(152 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
12”
(305 mm)
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mantel clearance
Figure 6 -
Mantel Clearances
Wall
Standoff
Top of Louvers
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See-through
Framing Specifications
1/" Drywall
5/8" Drywall
A1
44
Z\v
" (114 mm)
44
Z\v
" (114 mm)
A
40
B\,
" (103 mm)
40
B\,
" (103 mm)
B
41
Z\,
" (1045 mm)
41
Z\,
" (1045 mm)
C
C\v
" (578 mm)
Z\x
" (57 mm)
C
A 2
B
A 1
A1
A2
C
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designer see thru framing
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See-through Framing
Top View
x 4
(Minimum)
Gas
Connection
x 4
(Minimum)
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Figure 5 -
See-Through Framing
C
A 2
B
A 1
A1
A2
C
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designer see thru framing
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Never obstruct or modify the air inlet or
outlet grills (louvers). This may create a
fire hazard.
