INSTALLATION
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6.If the optional blower has been installed con- nect 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 electrician con- nect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace.
7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 7).
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 17.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gyp- sum 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. Firebox should not be placed on top of carpet or other kinds of fibrous material.
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 non- combustible 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 7 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Mantel Clearances for
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.
If placing mantel above
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances shown, you must do one of the following:
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
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