Optional Mantel Installation

INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Optional Mantel Installation

INSTALLATION

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10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final fin- ishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.

IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi- als to overlap 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 noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

Nails or

Wood Screws

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown in Figure 12, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height

•remove the mantel

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Accessories, page 26).

1.Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and set aside.

2.Place fireplace on wood base.

3.Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.

4.Assemble brass trim kit. See Assembling Brass Trim, page 11.

Nailing Flanges

Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

	Note:	10"
		8"
	All vertical
	measurements	6"
	are from top of
		2 1/2"
	fireplace

opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

13"

16"

19"

Mantel Shelf

21"

Side of

Firebox

Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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