Installation

Continued

5.Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.

6.Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.

7.Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with hammer or pliers.

8.Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening.

9.If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.

10.Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any). Note: You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor.

Electrical Outlet

Rigid Pipe and Gas

Shutoff Valve

11.Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas regulator to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.

12.Check all gas connections for leaks. See

Checking Gas Connections, page 15.

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

Hearth Base

Gas Line Access Hole

Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base

Accessory Against Wall

Cabinet

Mantel

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace into

Cabinet Mantel

Built-In Firebox Installation

Built-in installation of this firebox involves install- ing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 20). The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2". This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 6, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner.

 

Actual

Framing

 

 

 

Height

32 3/8"

33"

Front Width

34 5/16"

35 1/2"

Depth

16 11/16"

17 3/4"

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