INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Installation Items

Fireplace Clearances

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INSTALLATION

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Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 10).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)

piping (check local codes)

sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

equipment shutoff valve *

test gauge connection*

ground joint union

sediment trap

tee joint

pipe wrench

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 38 and 39.

Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in installations. See Accessories, pages 38 and 39.

CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage

fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.

locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.

For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service

in coldest part of room

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso- ries, pages 38 and 39. If planning to use blower, follow instructions provided with blower for power source.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling

A.Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com- bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 7.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 7).

B.Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches.

C.For mantel clearances, see Figure 11 on page 11.

FIREPLACE CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

NOTICE: If you install the fireplace in a bedroom (Thermostat-Controlled Models only), some building codes require that the fireplace/mantel system be secured to (or within) a wall. You can position fire- place in an optional cabinet or corner mantel. You can also recess fireplace into the wall.

If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel, the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace/mantel system to a wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, pages 38 and 39).

If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 10 to secure your fireplace into the wall.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Top

Left and

Bottom

 

Right Sides

and Rear

36"

6"

0"

 

Example

 

 

 

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*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

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