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INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall should
follow diagram in
Figure 6
.
Example
:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.
is made of combustible material and protrudes
3-1/2" from the wall. This combustible material
must be 4" from the side of the fi replace open-
ing
(see
Figure 6
)
.
B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace open-
ing to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see
Figure 10 on
Page 13
.
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible
to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Example
*
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fi replace involves install-
ing fi replace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes
the front of fi replace fl ush with wall. An optional
trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories,
Page 34
)
. Trim will extend past sides of fi replace
approximately 1/2". This will cover the rough edges
of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel
above the fi replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in
Figure 10, Page 13
. Follow the instruc-
tions below to install the fi replace in this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown
in
Figure 7, Page 12
for the rough opening. If
installing in a corner, use dimensions shown
in
Figure 8, Page 12
for the rough opening.
The height is 26-7/8" which is the same as the
wall opening above.
2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, do so
at this time. Follow instructions included with
blower accessory.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
Top
Left and Right
Sides
Bottom and
Rear
36"
6"
0"
Actual
Framing
Height
26"
26-7/8"
Front Width
26-3/4"
26-7/8"
Depth
9-1/2"
10-1/2"
Bottom
3/4"
3/4"
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
WARNING: Maintain the minimum
clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can,
provide greater clearances from fl oor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
CAUTION: If you install the fi replace
in a home garage
• fi replace pilot and burner must be at
least 18" above fl oor.
• locate fi replace where moving ve-
hicle will not hit it.
FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
If your fi replace is to be used with an optional man-
tel, the installation instructions included with your
mantel shows an approved method of attaching
the fi replace/mantel system to a wall.
IMPORTANT
:
Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels speci-
fi ed in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel
from your dealer
(see Accessories,
Page 34
).
If your fi replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see
Built-In Fireplace Installation
to secure your
fi replace into the wall.
For convenience and effi ciency, install fi replace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer.
See
Accessories
,
Page 34
. If planning to use blower,
follow instructions provided with blower for power
source.
