BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation | Desa CGCF26TNA guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces- sory is available (see Accessories, page 22). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If install- ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 11, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace.

	Actual	Framing

Height	26"	26 7/8"
Front Width	26 3/4"	26 7/8"

Depth	9 1/2"	10 1/2"
Bottom	3/4"	3/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough open- ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3400(T) blower acces- sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- tions included with blower accessory. Note: If not installing blower acces- sory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 22). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electri- cal source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be- fore connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450(T) blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450(T) blower accessory.

Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not assembled firebox, fol- low instructions on page 4.

5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 12.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing with pliers (see Figure 10).

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 13.

10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions in- cluded with brass trim accessory for at- taching brass trim.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

10 1/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

Flanges

Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

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