BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

Locating Fireplace (Cont.) Built-In Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

Continued

For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•in coldest part of room

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso- ries, page 29. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accesso- ries, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approxi- mately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace.

	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"

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not assembled firebox, follow 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 Con- necting to Gas Supply, page 14.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 11).

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 Con- nections, page 16.

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 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.

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do so at this time. Fol- low instructions included with blower accessory. Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wir- ing to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accesso- ries, page 29). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.

101/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electrical source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450T blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450T blower accessory.

Nails or Wood

Screws

Nailing