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INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation

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 brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, pages 38 and 39). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 11, page 11. 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

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

Bottom

3/4"

3/4"

 

 

 

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3450T 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 installa- tion (see Accessories, pages 38 and 39). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

10 1/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

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

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450T blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450T blower accessory.

Note:A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.

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

4.If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 5.

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

6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 18.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).

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

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, page 19.

10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final fin- ishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attaching brass 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 firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

Wall Studs

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

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