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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

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Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7)

A.Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16 inches for a cabinet mantel or 12 inches for a corner installation.

B.Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.

Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built-in installation.

16"

MINIMUM CLEARANCE

Side Wall - 16 "

42" Ceiling - 42"

Floor - 0"

Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling

CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

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For conventional installation, it is recommended you use the cabinet mantel or hearth base specified in this manual. Surface clearances may not be sufficient with other cabinet mantels and hearth bases. This may create a fire hazard. See Accessories, page 38 for correct mantels and hearth bases.

Note: The instructions below show installation using the GMC11F/GMC12U series cabinet mantel and the G3333F/G3334U hearth base accessories. The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation. You can install fireplace and cabinet mantel directly on the floor.

1.Assemble cabinet mantel and hearth base. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory.

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CGF265PVA, CGF280PT specifications

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