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Framing Material

Installation

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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: 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

NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe- comehotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION:Neverconnectpro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LPsupply.Thisfireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as well- head gas.

Wall board or facing

Mantel Shelf

material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.

Firebox

10"

8"

6"

21/2"

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

13" 16" 19" 21"

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only

(supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

		Note: All vertical
Wire-mesh	Supplied	measurements are
Screen		from top of fireplace
	Firebox	hood opening to
	Hood	bottom of mantel
	Must Be	shelf. These minimum
	Used at	clearances replace any
	All Times	other recommended
		clearances supplied
		with your ANSI Z21.11.2
		approved gas logs.

Figure 20 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

•	sediment trap (optional)
•	tee joint
•	pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
	(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 38.

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