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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum
clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure 9, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
INSTALLATION
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OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly. Refer to
the following instructions for system installation. Refer to instructions
on page 5 for hood assembly.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in accessory instruction sheet.
2. Place hearth base against wall at installation location. Cut an ac-
cess hole in hearth base to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 10).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed. Note: You can secure base to floor using wood screws.
Countersink screw heads and putty over.
3. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.
4. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 11). Make sure
mantel is flush against wall and centered left to right on base.
5. Use hardware provided with mantel accessory to attach mantel
assembly to base (see mantel instruction sheet).
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
3
1
/
4
"
6"
9"
18"
3/4"
1"
3"
9"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Side of Firebox
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting
to Gas Supply, page 11.
7. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 12.
8. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see Figure 12). Be
careful not to scratch or damage hearth base or cabinet mantel
(see manual instruction sheet).
Figure 10 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Hearth
Base
Electrical
Outlet
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel onto Hearth Base
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth
Base
Figure 12 - Installing Fireplace into Mantel Assembly
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth Base