INSTALLATION

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4.Place mantel around fireplace on base (see Figure 12).

5.Assemble perimeter trim kit. See Assembling Perimeter Trim.

6.Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws are located on fire- place cabinet (see Figure 12).

7.Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around opening.

8.Center mantel left to right on base making sure mantel is flush against wall.

9.Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach base of fireplace to wooden mantel base (see Figure 12).

10.Remove perimeter trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

11.Cut an access hole in base to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 12). Make sure to locate access hole so mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

 

Hole for

 

3" Wood

 

Screw for

 

Attaching

Shoulder

Fireplace

12.Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Sup- ply, page 16.

13.Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec- tions, page 17.

14.Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

15.Place perimeter trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace.

Firmly snap trim over shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 12).

16.Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the mantel. The openings are located at top behind the area for top louver (see Figure 12).

17.Reinstall top louver.

Assembling Perimeter Trim (Perimeter

trim shipped with mantel)

1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of trim.

2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 13.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 13).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side perimeter trim (see Figure 13).

6. While firmly holding edges of perimeter trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjust- ing plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.

8. Set perimeter trim assembly aside for later installation.

Screw

to Mantel

Adjusting Plate

Set Screws

 

 

Gas

 

 

Line

 

 

Access

 

 

Hole

Mantel

 

 

Base

 

 

Assembled

Hole for 3" Wood

Shoulder

Perimeter

Screws

Trim

Screw for Attaching

Fireplace to

 

 

 

Wooden Base

Figure 12 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to

Fireplace

Slot

Top Trim

Shim

Mitered Edge

 

Side Trim

Figure 13 - Assembling Perimeter Trim

Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA

Removing Upper Louver

To install the blower accessory, you must first remove the upper louver.

1.Lift screen off fireplace and remove log set if installed.

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