7 Installation of Fireplace
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
D. Unpack the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-42 only)
•Remove back refractory from outside of fireplace by bending tabs up and lifting refractory out of brackets. See Figure 7.1.
A. Things to Consider
•Location of chimney air kit
•Location(s) of outside air kit
•Electrical connections and/or wall switch
•Gas line piping
B. Unpack the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-36 only)
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•Remove packaging.
•Remove shipping brackets as shown in Figure 7.8. Replace the screws removed from the fireplace.
•Remove
C. Secure the Fireplace (EXCLAIM-36 only)
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
•DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.
•Secure insulation and vapor barriers.
•Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in Section 6.
•Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface.
•Follow framing instructions in Section 6.
•Slide fireplace into position (brackets can be used to anchor fireplace in position).
•Skip to Section 7.G. for further
Figure 7.1 Unpacking Back Refractory
•Bend tabs back down out of the way. See Figure 7.2. Do not remove screws or brackets from fireplace. If brackets are removed, fill holes in outer shell with screws.
•Repeat this process to remove side refractories.
Figure 7.2 Bending Refractory Shipping Tabs
Back Down
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