Desa VSGF28NTE, VSGF28PTE installation manual Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location

INSTALLATION

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2.	If using blower, install and properly ground
	GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet,
	in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.
3.	Install gas piping into 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.
	See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Loca-

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

13" 16"

Mantel Shelf

19" 21"

	tion, column 2.
4.	Carefully set fireplace in front of rough open-
	ing with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
5.	Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet in-
	stalled in step 2.
6.	Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
7.	Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See
	Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
8.	Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
	wood screws through holes in nailing flange
	(see Figure 15).
9.	Check all gas connections for leaks. See
	Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
10.	Install trim after final finishing and/or paint-
	ing of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

Studs

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.

If your installation does not meet the below mini- mum clearances, you must:

•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

•remove the mantel.

Note: All Vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regu- lator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as well- head gas.

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