Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
Introduction:
This section of the owner’s manual is for the use of qualified technicians only. Fireplace placement, hearths, facings, mantels, and venting terminations will be covered, as well as the gas and electric systems. There are several installation safety guidelines that must be adhered to. Please carefully read the safety precautions at the front of this manual.
Placement:
The location for the fireplace can be along a wall, raised or at floor level, or in a corner. There are specific framing measurements for each situation. The basic opening should have the dimensions shown below in Figure 15.
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Figure 15. Dimensions for Framing the Firebox.
Warning: Clearances must be sufficient to allow access for maintenance and service.
The fireplace must have a strong and level surface to be placed on. The surface should be made of wood or a non- combustible material, not carpet.
The 19½ inches (494 mm) dimension takes into account the 1 inch (25 mm) standoff on the back of the firebox. The framing boards may touch the standoffs, but no insulating material can be placed between the frame and the standoffs.
The gas line, 3/8” NPT, should be brought to the right side of the fireplace. If this set up is inconvenient, the electrical wire and the gas line configuration can be reversed.
The location should be chosen so the fireplace will be at least 36 inches (914
mm)from drapes, doors and other combustibles. The fireplace opening should also be at least 5 inches (127
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