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1.Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed.

INSTALLATION

Built-In Firebox Installation (Cont.)

Installing Firebox Using Optional Mantels Available from Retailer or Custom Built

INSTALLATION

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IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi- als to overlap the firebox front facing.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 7 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs

IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

INSTALLING FIREBOX USING OPTIONAL MANTELS AVAILABLE FROM RETAILER OR CUSTOM BUILT

WARNING: A qualified service person must in- stall firebox. Follow all local codes.

This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel against a wall in your home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor. Mantels may be available from your retailer or custom built for your home.

1.Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed.

2.Install gas piping to firebox location. See Installing Gas Line, page 11. You may have to cut an access hole in the floor or wall to run gas line to firebox. Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed (see Figure 8).

3.Place cabinet mantel on floor in desired location. Make sure mantel is flush against wall.

4.Carefully insert firebox into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch firebox, cabinet mantel, flooring, etc. when installing (see Figure 9).

5.Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow installation in- structions included with the vent-free gas log heater that is being installed.

Cabinet

Mantel