INSTALLING
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2.Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 8) with hammer or pliers.
3.Place mantel and base in desired location. Place heater in front opening of mantel. Make sure all pieces fit properly. Remove mantel.
4.Mark floor and base or wall for gas line entrance. Make sure there is enough clearance between heater and mantel for gas line. IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no electrical lines where gas piping will go through floor or wall.
5.Cut an access hole in hearth base top to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9). Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.
Nailing Flanges
Figure 8 - Location of Nailing Flanges
6.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 16.
Flexible Gas Line | Electrical Outlet |
Hearth Base
Gas Line Access
Hole
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall
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