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INSTALLATION
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1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base,
and trim accessories. Assembly instruc-
tions are included with each accessory.
2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-
prong electrical outlet at
fi
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if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate
outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed
(see Figure 9).
3. Install gas piping to
fi
replace location. This
installation includes an approved
fl
exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The
fl
exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping. See
Installing Gas Piping
to Fireplace Location,
Page 14
.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at
installation location. Cut an access hole in
hearth top to run
fl
exible gas line to
fi
replace
(see Figure 9)
. Make sure to locate access
hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed.
NOTE: You can secure base to fl oor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads and
putty over.
5. Route
fl
exible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see
Figure 10, Page 12).
Make sure mantel is
fl
ush against wall.
7. Place cardboard or other protective mate-
rial on top of hearth base. Carefully set
fi
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of
fi
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8. Attach
fl
exible gas line from
fi
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regulator to gas supply. See
Connecting
Fireplace to Gas Supply,
Page 15
.
9. Route blower electrical cord through ac-
cess holes in either side of
fi
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CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Conventional installation of this fireplace
involves installing
fi
replace along with the
corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth
base accessories against a wall in your home.
Follow the instructions in this section to install
the
fi
replace in this manner.
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base
Accessory Against Wall
Electrical Outlet
Hearth Base
Rigid Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Gas Line
Access Hole
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the
fi
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cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in
Figure 8
.
Example:
The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the
fi
replace opening
(see Figure 8)
.
B. Clearances from top of
fi
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to ceiling should not be less than 42".
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top 0", Left and Right Sides 16",
Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*
Example
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
