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INSTALLATION

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3.If not already completed, 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. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 17.

4.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

5.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 18.

6.Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

7.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 36).

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 19.

10.Install brass trim. See Assembling and Attach- ing Optional Brass Trim, page 23

17 3/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 34 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

393/8"

27 7/8"

35 1/2" 55 5/8"

Figure 35 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 36 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

Studs

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 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.

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

•raise the mantel shelf to an acceptable height

•remove the mantel shelf

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