INSTALLATION
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WARNING: Never install in a bedroom or bathroom.Any heat- ing product with a Btu/Hr rating over 10,000 cannot be used in a bedroom.
CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, clean- ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpet- ing, tile or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection*
•ground joint union
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*A CSA
Note: If desired, purchase a
FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6, page 10. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Acces- sories, page 38).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see
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