Desa VDCFRNA, VDCFRPA Built-In Fireplace Installation, Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

INSTALLATION

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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 40). Trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing

abuilt-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 10, page 12. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

	Actual	Framing
Height	26"	26 7/8"
Front Width	26 3/4"	26 7/8"
Depth	14 1/4"	15 1/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, do so at this time. Follow instructions included with blower accessory.

Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 40). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

15 1/4"

267/8"

267/8"

Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

435/16"

305/8"

267/8" 611/4"

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electri- cal source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electri- cal outlet is included with the GA3450TA blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electri- cal outlet supplied with the GA3450TA blower accessory.

Note: A qualified installer should make all electri- cal connections.

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not installed hood, follow instruc- tions on page 6.

5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula- tor. See Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control, page 17.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 9).

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Check- ing Gas Connections, page 17.

Wall Studs

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

Studs

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