INSTALLATION
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2.If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do so at this time. Follow instructions included with blower accessory. Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electri- cal wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 30). Use only approved
Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.
WARNING: If
Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electri- cal outlet is included with the GA3450T blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical outletsuppliedwiththeGA3450T blower accessory.
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 instructions on page 5.
5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula- tor. See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 16.
7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 11).
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 18.
10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim ac- cessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, 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 firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustiblematerialstooverlap 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 noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered 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 facing material.
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
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