Desa GCF26PR installation manual BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Depth

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 21). 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.

	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 1/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

10 1/2"

26 7/8"

2.An optional blower accessory is avail- able (see Accessories, page 21). There are two options for connecting blower to electrical source.

Option one: Have a licensed electri- cian install a properly grounded, three- prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fire- place location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure. Blower power cord will plug into this outlet.

Option two: Have a licensed electri- cian connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace.

If using option one, have electrical out- let installed at this time. If using option two, do not connect blower to electrical source at junction box until step 7.

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.If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source.

Option one: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.

Option two: Have a licensed electri- cian connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace.

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

9.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.

10.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 13.

11.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.

IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire- box, 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 combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.

IMPORTANT: Non-combustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces- sary 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.

	3/4" Off
26 7/8"	The Floor
	Minimum

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

36 5/8"

25 7/8"

26 7/8" 51 3/4"

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing

Flanges

WARNING: Use only non-com- bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac- ing with non-combustible facing material.

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in	Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs	Continued
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