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INSTALLATION

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B.Clearances from the top of the firebox opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.

C.When the firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the enclosure.

D.Clearances from the bottom of firebox to the floor is 0 inches.

These fireboxes can be installed as freestanding units against a wall with the approved, optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories, page 35) or as a built-in unit. The clearances are the same for either installation method.

CAUTION: Do not install the firebox directly on carpet or vinyl.

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.

NOTICE: If your installation does notmeettheminimumclearances shown, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

Example

*

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for

Combustible to Wall

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 6. These are the minimum allow- able mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel.

CAUTION: Do not allow the vent-free gas log heater to touch or extend beyond the fireplace screen.

Wall board or facing				Mantel Shelf
material (above
				Note: Any portion of the
firebox) may be of
				mantel shelf must NOT
combustible material,
				extend beyond this profile.
including decorative			12"
mantel ornaments or			63/4"
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing			11/2"
material.
	Framing
	Material			Noncombustible
				Material May	12"	16"	20"
				Project Off this
	Firebox			Surface above
				the Firebox Hood
					Note: All vertical
		Wire-mesh	Supplied Firebox		measurements are
		Screen			from top of fireplace
			Hood Must Be
					hood opening to
			Used at All Times
					bottom of mantel shelf.
					These minimum
					clearances replace any
					other recommended
					clearances supplied with
					your ANSI Z21.11.2
					approved gas logs.

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this firebox involves install- ing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 35). The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 6. Follow these instruc- tions to install the firebox in this manner.

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