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124979-01C
12
15"
18"
21"
23"
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.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible/noncombustible
materials to overlap the firebox
front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow
combustible or noncombustible
materials to cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man
-
tel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be
-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
iNsTallaTioN
Continued
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of Firebox
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept
-
able height
• remove the mantel
REMOvING UPPER LOUvER
To install mantel or blower accessory, you
must first remove the upper louver.
1. Lift screen off fireplace and remove log
set if installed.
2. Remove 4 screws from upper louver (see
Figure 12). Save these screws.
3. Pull upper louver straight out from the
cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the
paint. Set louver aside.
4. Open lower louver door by swinging door
down (see Figure 12).
Figure 12 - Removing Top Louver and
Opening Bottom Louver
Top
Louver
Bottom Louver
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL bLOWER
ACCESSORY GA3450TA
Refer to instructions provided with the blower
for assembly instructions.
