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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace
involves installing fireplace into a
framed-in enclosure. This makes
the front of the fireplace flush with
wall. If installing a built-in mantel
above the fireplace, you must follow
the clearances shown in Fig. 5.
Follow the instructions
NOTICE
: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels become
hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the fireplace may
become hot to the touch. If installed
properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in this
manual. See Fig. 6.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Fig. 7 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Fig. 8 for the rough opening.
The height is 26 1/2 -in., which is the
same as the wall opening above.
2. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening.
3. Attach gas line to fireplace gas regulator.
See "Connecting to Gas Supply," page 14.
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
“Checking Gas Connections,” page 18.
Fig. 7 -
Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Fig. 5 -
Clearance to Combustibles
Fig. 6
NOTE
: When heater is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood flooring, the heater must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the heater.
Note
All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
opening to bottom
of mantel shelf. All
measurements are
in inches.
Side of
Firebox
Mantel Shelf
Note:
Height of fireplace opening on facia to 23 ¼ inches
3/4 in. Clearance to facia
1
3
/
8
in. Clearance to Sides, Back and Top
