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IMPORTANT:
If installing blower accessory
(circulating models with louvers only), see
Hard-Wiring Firebox,
page 16.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open
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ing with back of firebox inside wall open
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ing. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter
trim kit, see instructions included with
trim accessory. You must install shoulder
screws from trim kit now.
4.
Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
flange (see Figure 8).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit,
install the trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall. See instructions included
with trim accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with the vent-free gas log heater that is
being installed.
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.
WARNING: do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing,
but should never cover any necessary open-
ings like louvered slots.
WARNING: do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe
-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
INstAllING FIRebox usING
optIoNAl AccessoRy mANtels
warninG: a qualified ser
-
vice person must install firebox.
follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your
home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can
be installed directly on the floor. A trim kit is
included with the mantel accessories. Follow
instructions with mantel for installation.
Figure 9 - Installing Gas Line and
Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May
Vary From Illustration)
Knockout
Locations
(Knock Out
One Hole)
Gas Line Hole
Equipment Shutoff
Valves (Install One)
