OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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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 Accessories, page 26. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces- sory is available (see Accessories, page 26). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If install- ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. 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 dimen- sions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough open- ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If installing GA3450T blower acces- sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- tions included with blower accessory.

Note: If not installing blower acces- sory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 26) Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

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 be- fore 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.

10 1/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor

267/8" Minimum

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

365/8"

257/8"

267/8" 513/4"

Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

4.If you have not assembled firebox, fol- low instructions on page 4.

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 Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing with pliers (see Figure 11).

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 Connections, page 16.

10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions in- cluded with brass trim accessory for at- taching brass trim.

IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire- box, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

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Desa VMH26TNB installation manual BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation, Locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it

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