INSTALLATION
Continued
Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA
WARNING: A qualified electri- cianmustconnectelectricalwiring to duplex outlet for
1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening.
2.If using blower, install wiring and properly ground the
3.Before replacing bottom of firebox, install duplex outlet to the right support bracket in the bottom of firebox (see Figure 17).
4.Route wires from electrical box through smallest hole in outer casing using strain relief fitting provided (see Figure 17).
5.Connect wires from the electrical box to duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to connect ground wire.
6.Install shield to end of right support bracket and behind the firebox wrapper with 2 screws provided (see Figure 18).
7.Plug blower cord into duplex outlet. Note: On thermostat model fireplaces, route power cord to the back of the fireplace to clear thermostat valve.
8.Replace bottom of firebox.
9.Install gas piping to fireplace location. 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 pip- ing. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 13.
10.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
11.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
12.Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
13.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
14.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 19).
15.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
16.Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 6).
17 3/4"
33"
35 1/2" 
Figure 16 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Cable from
Blower
Electrical
Source
Duplex
Outlet
Blower 
Power
Cord
Support
Bracket
Screw Strain
Relief Fitting
Figure 17 - Connecting Duplex Outlet
Support Bracket
| Firebox |
| Wrapper |
Power | Screws |
| |
Cord |
|
Figure 18 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs | |
Nails or |
|
Wood |
|
Screws |
|
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 19 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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