Installation

Continued

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into

Cabinet Mantel

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. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16, page 12. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace 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"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2.If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical out- let, 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 Location, page 12.

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

5.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.

7.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

8.Check all gas connections for leaks. See

Checking Gas Connections, page 15.

9.Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

10.Install trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).

17 3/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

393/8"

27 7/8"

35 1/2" 55 5/8"

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Corner

Nails or Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall

Studs

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