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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: 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 to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man- tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T, page 13).

1.	Unscrew four brass screws that attach top lou-
	ver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace
	and set aside.
2.	Place fireplace on wood base.
3.	Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.
4.	Assemble brass trim kit. See Assembling Brass
	Trim, page 13.
5.	Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws.
	Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabi-
	net (see Figure 13).
6.	Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.
7.	Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach
	fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 13).
8.	Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful
	not to damage wall or mantel.
9.	Place wood base next to wall at installation
	location.
10.	Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4"
	black screws provided (see Figure 14, page
	13). If the floor is concrete use anchor method
	(see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page
	14, page 13).
11.	Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Sup-

Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

Mantel Shelf

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

ply, page 16.

12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-

tions, page 18.

Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Mantel

Shoulder Screws

Side of
Firebox	13"	16"	19"	21"

Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

	Hole for 3"
	Wood Screw
	for Attaching
Assembled	Fireplace to
	Wooden Base
Brass Trim
Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to
	Fireplace

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