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MANTEL CLEARANCES
Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels and other
combustible materials should not be placed within
7" of the opening of this fireplace (see Figure 5).
Combustible material above projecting more than
1
1
/
2
" from the appliance’s front face must not be
placed less than 15" from the opening of the appli-
ance (ref.
NFPA Standard 211 Sec. 7-3.3.3
).
FRAMING
Once the final location has been determined, ob
-
serving clearances for the vent termination, you
may construct framing using dimensions shown
in Figures 6 to 10 on page 7 depending on your
particular installation
If the appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting,
tile (other than ceramic), or any combustible mate-
rial other than wood flooring, the appliance must be
installed upon a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the appliance. There are three
holes on each side of the bottom of the unit where
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
Continued
0"
36"
2"
Wall In Front Of Glass
36" Min.
Perpendicular
Wall 2" Min.
From Opening
Right Side
Surround
(0" Min.)
Left Side
Surround
(0" Min.)
TOP VIEW
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearances
screws can be used to secure the unit to the floor.
The gas supply line may be connected through
the side framing or alternately through the lower
sub-flooring or a platform base if provided (see
Figure 8). Depending on installation, refer to ap-
propriate illustrations.
Figure 5 - Mantel Clearances
21" Min.
15" Min.
12" Min.
4"
Min.
7" Min.
1
1
/
2
" Max.
UNIT
Spacer
2 x 4
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
Drywall (Gypsum
Board, Sheetrock, Etc.)
Safe Zone for
Projection of
Combustible
Material
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Fireplace
39
3
/
4
" Min.
40
1
/
2
"
24"
39
3
/
4
"
Min.
40
1
/
2
"
24"
*
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
Fireplace on Platform
* As required by design as long as
ceiling clearance is maintained.
Platform
Must Be
Solid, Flat,
and Fully
Supported
Figure 8 - Alternate Gas Supply Location
11
15
/
16
"
10
1
/
2
"
20
3
/
16
"
1
1
/
2
"