INSTALLATION
Continued
3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4.If you have not assembled firebox, follow in- structions on page 6.
5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough open- ing with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regu- lator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup- ply, page 19.
7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 9).
8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 19.
10.If using optional trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, com- bustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox. Combustible materials should never over- lap the firebox front facing.
Wall
Studs 
| Nailing |
Nails or | Flanges |
| |
Wood |
|
Screws |
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Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to over- lap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow non- combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou- vered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non- combustible mortar or adhe- sives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible fac- ing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the fire- boxmaybecomehottothetouch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances shown, you must do one of the following:
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
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