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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.
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 OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
To install a mantel or blower see instructions
provided with accessory.
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
INSTALLATION
Continued
HARD-WIRING FIREBOx
NOTICE: A qualified electrician
must connect electrical wiring to
duplex outlet for built-in instal-
lation. Follow all local codes. In
absence of local codes follow
The National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70.
The “Handy Box” with duplex outlet is pro
-
vided in the firebox located in the lower right
base area.
1. Remove screw holding duplex outlet cover
to handy box. Remove duplex outlet.
2. Route electrical cable through strain relief
and handy box (see Figure 9).
3. Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet.
Match wire colors to those on duplex out
-
let. Be sure to connect the ground wire.
4. Place duplex outlet back into handy box
and secure with screws. Replace outlet
cover.
Strain Relief
Duplex Box/
Handy Box
Figure 9 - Hard-Wiring Firebox
