INSTALLATION

Continued

NOTICE:Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

Built-In Firebox Installation

Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 17). The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2". This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 6. Follow the instructions below to install the firebox in this manner.

1.Frame in rough opening. The firebox fram- ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough opening layout in Figure 6a. Adjust framing so that firebox flushes with finished wall surface. If installing in a corner, use dimensions in Figures 6b for rough opening.

2.Install gas piping to firebox location. See In- stalling Gas Line, page 11 and Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.

Table 1

Rough Opening Dimensions for

Built-in Installation

 

Front Width

 

Depth

Model

(Inside to Inside)

Height

(Min.)

32"

34 7/8"

36 3/4"

16 1/4"

Figure

 

Depth

 

6a

 

(Minimum)

 

 

Height

 

 

 

Width

 

 

 

(InsidetoInside)

FOR 32" MODELS

0" CLEARANCE

Figure

 

 

 

6b

39 3/8"

 

27 3/4"

 

 

 

*10 1/2"

 

34 1/2"

*10 1/2"

55 5/8"

*These dimensions allow for min. Clearances to a 45° projected side wall. However, clearances to projected mantel trims and facings are allowed within a min. Of 16" to a perpenducular wall as shown in Figure 4, on page 9.

Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing

in Wall

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

Framing

Material

Firebox

Wire-mesh

Screen

 

 

Mantel Shelf

 

 

Note: Any portion of the

 

 

mantel shelf must NOT

12"

extend beyond this profile.

 

 

 

 

 

6 3/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncombustible

 

 

 

 

 

Material May

12"

16"

20"

 

 

Project Off this

 

 

Surface above

 

 

 

 

 

the Firebox Hood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: All vertical

Supplied

measurements are

from top of fireplace

Firebox Hood

hood opening to

Must Be Used bottom of mantel shelf.

at All Times

These minimum

 

clearances replace any

 

other recommended

 

clearances supplied

 

with your ANSI Z21.11.2

 

approved gas logs.

IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory (circulating models with louvers only), see Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 15.

3.Carefully set firebox in front of rough open- ing with back of firebox inside wall open- ing. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter trim kit, see instructions included with trim accessory. You must install shoulder screws from trim kit now.

4.Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.

5.Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 7 on page 11).

Figure 5 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

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