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INSTALLATION
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OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow-
ing instructions for system installation. Refer
to instructions on
Page 6
for hood assembly.
Blower accessory should be installed prior to
mantel if it is being used
(see Installing Option-
al Blower Accessory GA3450TA,
Page 15
)
.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in
accessory instruction sheet.
2. If blower is installed, install a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical
outlet at fi replace location if an outlet is not
there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed
(see
Figure 12
).
3. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base
to run gas line to fi replace
(see
Figure 12
).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed.
NOTE
: You can secure base to fl oor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads and
putty over.
4.
Route fl exible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see
Figure 13, Page 15
).
Make sure mantel is
fl ush against wall and centered left to right
on base.
6. Use screws provided with mantel accessory
to attach mantel assembly to base (see
mantel instruction sheet).
7. Attach fl exible gas line to fi replace gas
regulator. See
Connecting to Gas Supply,
Page 18
.
8. Route electrical cord(s) through access
holes in either side of fi replace with bushing.
Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections,
Page 20
.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
Figure 12 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Hearth
Base
Electrical
Outlet
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent
walls and mantels become hot during
operation. Walls and mantels above the
fi rebox 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.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet
the minimum clearances shown in
Figure
11
, you must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable
height
• remove the mantel
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fi replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of fi replace opening.
Minimum clearance requirements include
any projections such as shelves, window
sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
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