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INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim

INSTALLATION

Continued

8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of

Mantel Shelf

 

through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 36).

9.

Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-

 

nections, pages 17 and 18.

10.

Install brass trim. See Assembling and Attaching Optional

 

Brass Trim.

Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.

Framing

Material

Firebox

Wire-mesh

Screen

10"

8"

6"

21/2"

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

Supplied Firebox

Hood Must Be

Used at All Times

13" 16" 19" 21"

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

These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

Figure 36 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs (EFP33PR Shown)

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.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

raise the mantel shelf to an acceptable height

remove the mantel shelf

Figure 37 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM

(Included with Mantel Accessory)

Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.

1.Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.

2.Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.

3.Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 38, page 21.

4.Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 38, page 21).

5.Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim (see Figure 38, page 21).

6.While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7.Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8.Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace (see Figure 39, page 21). Push trim firmly into place, sliding hanging notches over hanging screws.

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Desa CGEFP33PR, VTGF33NR Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim, Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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