BUILT-IN Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

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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 27. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

	Actual	Framing

Height	32 3/ "	33"
	8
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 24
	for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions
	shown in Figure 25 for the rough opening. The height is 33"
	which is the same as the wall opening above.
2.	Install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt elec-
	trical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit (see
	Accessories, pages 30 and 31).
3.	If not already completed, install gas piping to fireplace loca-
	tion. 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. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, pages
	11 and 12.
4.	Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
	fireplace inside wall opening.
5.	Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire-
	place to Gas Supply, pages 12 and 13.
6.	Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

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Nails or

Wood

Screws

Nailing

Flanges

Figure 26 - 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.

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

7.	Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
8.	Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws
	through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 26).
9.	Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-
	nections, pages 13.
10.	Install brass trim. See Assembling and Attaching Optional
	Brass Trim, page 16.

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.