Framing and Finishing

Vermont Castings, Majestic Products, DEF33/36, DEFD33/36

1.Choose fireplace location.

2.Place fireplace into position.

3.Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame.

4.Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame drywall strips (Fig. 3). Preset depth to suit facing material—adjustable to 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" depths (Fig. 3).

5.Screw through slotted holes in drywall strip, then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side. Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to confirm the final depth (Fig. 3).

	C
	A	Adjustable Drywall Strip
	A	(Nailing Flange)
	B	(Nailing Flange)
	B
		Screw	Drywall
		Position	Depths
		A	1/2" / 13mm
		B	5/8" / 16mm
		C	3/4" / 19mm
		Adjustable 1/2",
		5/8", 3/4"
		Spacing
			FP1023
Fig. 3	Adjustable drywall strip (nailing flanges)

Electrical Connection

A 15 AMP, 120 Volt, 60 Hz circuit with a properly grounded outlet is required. Preferably, the fireplace will be on a dedicated circuit as other appliances on the same circuit may cause the circuit breaker to trip or the fuse to blow when the heater is in operation. The unit comes standard with a 6 ft. (1828 mm) long three wire cord, exiting the right side of the fireplace. Plan the installation to avoid the use of an extension cord. If an extension cord is used, it must be minimum 14 AWG, three-wire with grounding type plug and connector, rated not less than 1875 Watts. This extension cord shall not be more than 20 feet (508 mm) in length.

If permitted by local codes, a new electrical outlet may be installed inside the frame construction.

Electrical outlet wiring must comply with local building codes and other applicable regulations to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

Do not use this fireplace if any part of it has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the electrical system which has been under water.

Hard (Direct) Wire Connection

If desired, a qualified electrician may remove the cord connection and wire this unit directly to the household wiring. See page 15.

Any electrical rewiring of this appliance must be done by a qualified electrician. This wiring must be done in accordance with local codes and/or in Canada with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code, and for U.S.A. installation, National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA Nº 70.

WARNING: This fireplace comes with a manual circuit breaker reset beside the ON/OFF switch. In case the fireplace is not operating, check the circuit breaker and reset the button at the breaker. If the fireplace is still not operating, immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace.

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