CGCFTP

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Continued

MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tempera- tures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Fol- low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

raise the mantel to an accept- able height

remove the mantel

Mantel Shelf

Note:

10"

8"

All vertical

measurements

6"

are from top of

2 1/2"

fireplace

opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

13"

16"

19"

21"

Side of

Firebox

OPTIONAL MANTEL

INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installa- tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T, pages 11 through 13).

1.Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and set aside.

2.Place fireplace on wood base.

3.Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.

4.Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem- bling Brass Trim, page 11.

5.Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 13).

6.Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.

7.Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 13).

Shoulder Screws

Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Mantel

Assembled

Brass Trim

8.Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

9.Place wood base next to wall at instal- lation location.

10.Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 14). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 14).

11.Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 14.

12.Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

13.Place mantel around fireplace. Be care- ful not to damage wall or mantel.

14.Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 13).

15.Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the mantel. The openings are located at top behind the area for the louvers (see Figure 13).

16.Reinstall top louvers.

Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Wooden Base

Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

1 3/4" Screw

Wood Base

Figure 14 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

10

107036

Page 10
Image 10
Desa CGCFTP installation manual Mantel Clearances for BUILT-IN Installation, Optional Mantel Installation