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INSTALLATION
continued
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
IMPORTANT:
When fi nishing your fi rebox, 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 fi rebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the fi rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials
to overlap the fi rebox front facing.
IMPORTANT:
Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc.
may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials
to cover any necessary openings.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL CUSTOM
BUILT MANTELS
WARNING: A qualifi ed service person must install
fi rebox. Follow all local codes.
This fi rebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel against a wall in
your home. The fi rebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly
on the fl oor. Mantels may be available from your retailer or custom
built for your home.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed.
2. Install gas piping to fi rebox location. See Gas Line Installation on
Page 11
. You may have to cut an access hole in the fl oor or wall to
run gas line to fi rebox. Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed
(see
Figure 11
).
3. Place fi rebox on fl oor in desired location. Make sure mantel will
be fl ush against wall when installed.
4. Carefully slide cabinet mantel over fi rebox. Be careful not to
scratch fi rebox, cabinet mantel, fl ooring, etc., when installing
(see
Figure 12
).
5. Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow installation in-
structions included with the vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
Figure 12 - Inserting Firebox Into Cabinet Mantel (Mantel May Vary
From Illustration)
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel (Mantel May Vary From
Illustration)
Cabinet
Mantel
Gas
Piping
Gas Line Access
Hole (Either Side
of Firebox)
