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4001309/01

31-3/4”

35-3/4”

The 1240BPK Backing Plate Kit can be installed on 

the 1200 engine once the wall finish is completed.

NOTE: To install this backing plate, the 

surface

 of the finished hearth or floor must be at the 

same level as the bottom of the heater. Please be aware that the backing plate mounting 

can 

ONLY accommodate 1/2” wall thickness.

Note: 

This kit must be installed or serviced by a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. 

These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the main installation instructions for the 1200.

Installation

Remove the 6 screws retaining the thin black metal strips to the top and sides of the fireplace opening as shown. 

Remove the strips and discard them as they are not needed for this installation.
Slide the backing plate on the fireplace and fix it with 2 screws at the top and 2 screws at the bottom on each 

side as shown.

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1240BPK Backing Plate Kit

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1200 Heater

1240BPK Backing Plate

Wall Finish

To be used 

only

 with 

Valor Model 1200 Heater

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