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INSTALLING – Framing
INSTALLING BY FRAMING
FIREPLACE
Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox
into a framed-in enclosure. Optional brass trim accessories are
available. The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox.
This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the
clearances shown in Figure 4,
page 12
. Follow the instructions
below to install the firebox in this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox framing should be
constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in
Figure 1, 2 ,3 and 4,
pages 8, 10 and 11
. Adjust framing
so that firebox is flush with finished wall surface.
2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See
Installing Gas
Line
on
page 24
and
Connecting to Gas Supply
in log set
owners manual.
IMPORTANT:
If installing blower
accessory see
page 31
.
3. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
4. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws
through holes in nailing flange.
5. If using optional Brass Surround Kit, install the trim after
final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions
included with brass trim accessory for attaching Surround.
6. 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.
IMPORTANT:
Non-combustible materials such as brick, tile,
etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any
necessary openings like louvered slots.
CAUTION
Log heaters installed in this firebox create warm air
currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next
to firebox. Installing firebox next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating firebox where impurities in the
air (such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.
WARNING
Do not allow any materials to overlap the firebox front
facing.
WARNING
Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front
of the firebox.
WARNING
Use only non-combustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with non-combustible
facing material.
WARNING
Do not allow non-combustible materials to cover any
necessary openings like louvered slots.
CAUTION
Do not install the firebox on carpet or vinyl.
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
WARNING
Ensure the minimum clearances shown in Figures 3 and
4
on page 12
are maintained. Left and right clearances
are determined when facing the front of the heater.