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4" Min.
43
3
/
4
" Min.
36" Min. to
Facing Wall
22
3
/
4
"
Min.
Facing
Wall
Wallboard
Gas Line
Facing Wall
(Base line)
Board
Base
40
1
/
4
" Min.
Figure 8 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation
1
1
/
2
" Max.
3/8" Max.
4"
8" Min. from
adjacent wall
to fireplace
opening
SAFE
ZONE
Combustible material must
not overlap more than
3/8" onto black metal
front face.
Nailing Flange
Drywall
Figure 9 - Framing for Built-In Firebox
Installation: Top View
Min. from firebox
edge to combustible
material
Edge
of side
firebox
opening
3. If a raised platform is to be constructed, ceiling
clearances must be maintained.
4. Install gas piping to firebox location. See
In-
stalling Gas Line
and C
onnecting to Gas Supply
in log set owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT:
If installing blower accessory. See
Hard-Wiring Firebox
, page 12.
5. Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening.
6. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
7. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood
screws through holes in nailing flange (see Fig
-
ure 10). Attach firebox to board base through
holes in firebox bottom (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT:
When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum
board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be
butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox.
Combustible materials should never overlap the
firebox front facing more than 3/8".
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to over-
lap the firebox front facing (see
Figure 9).
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
INSTALLING GAS LINE
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
IMPORTANT:
See
Connecting to Gas Supply
in
your log set owner’s manual for details on gas
hookup.
Nails or Wood
Screws