
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clear- ances shown, you must do one of the following:
•raise the mantel to an accept- able height
•remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe- comehotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION:Neverconnectpro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LPsupply.Thisfireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private
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.
Firebox
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
Noncombustible |
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Material May |
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Project Off this |
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Surface above |
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the Firebox | 13" | 16" | |
Hood | |||
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19"
21"
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only |
(supplied by installer) |
• piping (check local codes) |
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) |
• equipment shutoff valve * |
• test gauge connection * |
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| Note: All vertical |
Supplied | measurements are | |
Screen | from top of fireplace | |
| Firebox | hood opening to |
| Hood | bottom of mantel |
| Must Be | shelf. These minimum |
| Used at | clearances replace any |
| All Times | other recommended |
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| clearances supplied |
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| with your ANSI Z21.11.2 |
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| approved gas logs. |
Figure 20 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
• | sediment trap (optional) |
• | tee joint |
• | pipe wrench |
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector | |
| (if allowed by local codes) (not provided) |
*A CSA
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