INSTALLATION

Continued

10.If using optional trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim.

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 edge of the fire- box. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

Note:

10"

8"

All vertical

measurements 6" are from top of

fireplace 2 1/2" opening to

bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

15"

18"

Mantel Shelf

21"

 

23"

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Do not allow any combustiblematerialstooverlap the firebox front facing.

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: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.

WARNING: Use only noncom- bustiblemortaroradhesiveswhen overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls andmantels be- 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.

Side of Firebox

Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances shown, you must do one of the following:

raise the mantel to an accept- able height

remove the mantel

OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to the following instructions for system installation. Refer to instruc- tions on page 4 for hood assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 13).

1.Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and set aside (see Figure 11).

2.Place base assembly next to wall at installation location.

3.Place fireplace on wood base (see Figure 12).

Top

Louver

Bottom Louver

Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver and Opening Bottom Louver

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