Installation Instructions
9
To install the required mantel guard/hood you will need
flathead screwdriver. The mantel guard has a series
of holes along the top edge. Loosen the
screws in the
upper channel (top front edge) of the firebox. Line up
slots in mantel guard with holes in the upper channel
of the firebox. The mantel guard will fit tightly in the
top front edge of the fireplace opening. Once guard is
secure tighten all screws.
The required firebox Mantel Guard
(Hood) that is
supplied with this unit from Sure-
Heat (the manufacturer) must not be modified or
replaced with any
mantel
guard (hood) that /which
may be provided by the manufacture or supplier of
the decorative room heater.
Floor
Clearances: No clearance is required if the
appliance
is installed per these instructions on
Installing the Firebox
This list of specific instructions will help you make
certain that every installation operation is done cor-
rectly. Complete the installation steps in the sequence
shown.
LOCAL BUILDING CODES SHOULD BE CONSUL-
TED IN ALL CASES AS TO THE PARTICULAR RE-
OF FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES.
Select the location for the fireplace by taking into
consideration the factors previously outlined in the
Locating the Fireplace section of this manual.
Step 1: Framing the Firebox
The width of the framed openings must conform with
The entire fireplace can be elevated above the floor
to achieve a raised hearth effect. This can be done
by adding a small platform to achieve the desired
height.
Step 2: Install the Firebox
Install the firebox into the framed opening by
setting it directly in front of the opening and
sliding it into the proper position.
Step 3: Level the Firebox
Check the level of the firebox on the top edge of
the fireplace face. Shim if necessary.
Installation must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
QUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION
Step 4: Secure the Firebox
Nailing flanges are supplied with the fireplace
to level the box and secure it
firmly in place;
Bend the nailing flanges from the sides and top
of the fireplace as shown in Figure 7.
Note: The nailing flanges have two (2) sets of
holes to allow for adjustment for
1
⁄
2
" or 5/8”
offset
of the face of the unit. When installing the nailing
flanges, choose the set of holes on the nailing
flange that fit with your application.
Step 5: Gas Piping and Connection
The gas piping must be installed in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, latest edition.
Piping should be tested for leaks prior to final wall
installation. Test for leaks, using a soap and water
solution or any acceptable solution or mechanical
gas leak detector, after completing the connection.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME!
C
Fig. 7
DETAIL C
the dimensions listed in the chart located in Fig. 2 on
Page 6.
a non combustible or wood floor.
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