Framing
Material

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:Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbecome hotduringoperation.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.

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 (notsupplied).Installtheexternal regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projections off of the facing material.

Firebox

Wire-mesh

Screen

Mantel Shelf

10"

 

 

 

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncombustible

 

 

 

 

 

Material May

 

 

 

 

 

Project Off this

 

 

 

 

 

Surface above

 

 

 

 

 

the Firebox

13"

16"

19"

21"

 

Hood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: All vertical

 

 

Supplied

measurements are

 

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.

(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

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 *

•sediment trap (optional)

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

•approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al- ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

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