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These fireboxes can be installed as freestand
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ing units against a wall with approved cabinet
mantels that may be available from your retailer
or supplier, or as a built-in unit. The clearances
are the same for either installation method.
cAutIoN: do not install
the firebox directly on carpet
or vinyl.
mantel clearances for built-In
Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in fire
-
box, you must meet the minimum allowable
clearance between mantel shelf and top of
firebox opening shown in Figure 5. These are
the minimum allowable mantel clearances
for a safe installation. Use larger clearances
wherever possible to minimize the heating of
objects and materials placed on the mantel.
cAutIoN: do not allow the
vent-free gas log heater to touch
or extend beyond the fireplace
screen.
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. follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
NotIce: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise mantel to an acceptable
height
• remove mantel
buIlt-IN FIRebox INstAllAtIoN
Built-in installation of this firebox involves
installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure.
installation
Continued
This makes front of firebox flush with wall. If
installing a mantel above firebox, you must fol
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low clearances shown in Figure 5. Follow these
instructions to install firebox in this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Firebox framing
should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or
heavier. Use dimensions and rough open
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ing layout in Figure 6a. Adjust framing
so that firebox flushes with finished wall
surface. If installing in a corner, use dimen-
sions in Figures 6b for rough opening.
Figure 5 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Supplied
Firebox Hood
Must Be Used
at All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox Hood
Mantel Shelf
Note: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12" 16" 20"
1
1
/
2
"
6
3
/
4
"
12"
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel shelf.
These minimum
clearances replace any
other recommended
clearances supplied
with your ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
30"
59
1
/
2
"
(Inside to Inside)
55"
Figure 6b
Figure 6a
