INSTALLation

Continued

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in fire- box, you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel.

CAUTION: Close screens before operation of vent-free gas log heater. Do not allow the heatertotouchorextendbeyond the fireplace screen.

If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances in Figure 7, you must:

• raise mantel to an acceptable height,

Conventional Installation of Blower Accessory

1.Install blower assembly per instruction sheet included in blower accessory kit.

2.Before replacing bottom of firebox, route blower power cord through hole in support bracket in bottom of firebox and through hole in side of firebox to grounded, three- prong 120 volt electrical outlet (see Fig- ure 8). Plug electrical cord into outlet.

3.Replace bottom of firebox.

NOTICE: A certified electrician must connect electricalwiringto duplex outlet for built-in instal- lation. Follow all local codes. In absence of local codes, follow the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (Latest Edition).

OR

• remove mantel.

Note:

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

Facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments.

Mantel Shelf

10"

8" 6"

2 1/2"

Electrical

Blower Outlet

Side

Opening

Firebox

13" 16" 19" 21"

Support Bracket

Opening

Blower Power

Cord

Wire-mesh

Screen Supplied

Firebox Hood

Must Be Used

at All Times

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY

You may install blower accessory GA3750A with conventional installation (below) or with built-in installation (see Built-In Installation of Blower Accessory). To install blower accessory, see instruction sheet included with the kit.

Figure 8 - Routing Blower Accessory Power Cord for Conventional Installation

Built-In Installation of Blower Accessory

1.Install blower assembly per instruction sheet included.

2.Before replacing bottom of firebox, re- move screw holding duplex outlet to sup- port bracket in bottom of firebox. Remove duplex outlet.

3.Clamp electrical cable into firebox through smallest hole using strain relief provided.

4.Route wires from electrical box through hole in side of heater and hole in support bracket (see Figure 9, page 9).

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