Installation

Continued

Built-In Fireplace Installation

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16, page 13. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

 

Actual

Framing

Height

32 3/8"

33"

Front Width

34 5/16"

35 1/2"

Depth

16 11/16"

17 3/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions in- cluded in kit (see Accessories, page 34).

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. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 13.

17 3/4"

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

5.Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

6.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

7.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply.

See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.

10.Install perimeter trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 10 ).

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

33"

 

 

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

 

 

 

 

Studs

 

 

 

 

35 1/2"

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

393/8"

277/8"

35 1/2" 55 5/8"

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

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