INSTALLATION

Continued

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible/noncombustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.

WARNING: Do not allow combustible or noncombustible materialstocoveranynecessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

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

Removing Upper Louver

To install mantel or blower accessory, you must first remove the upper louver.

1.Lift screen off fireplace and remove log set if installed.

2.Remove 4 screws from upper louver (see Figure 12). Save these screws.

3.Pull upper louver straight out from the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint. Set louver aside.

4.Open lower louver door by swinging door down (see Figure 12).

NOTICE: Surface temperatures ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbecome hotduringoperation.Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

 

10"

 

 

Mantel Shelf

Note:

 

 

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

All vertical

 

 

 

 

measurements

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are from top of

 

 

 

 

2 1/2"

 

 

 

 

fireplace

 

 

 

 

opening to

 

 

 

 

 

bottom of

 

 

 

 

 

mantel shelf. All

 

 

 

 

 

measurements

 

 

 

 

 

are in inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15"

18"

21"

23"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side of Firebox

Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

Top

Louver

Bottom Louver

Figure 12 - Removing Top Louver and

Opening Bottom Louver

OPTIONAL MANTEL Installation

Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions.

Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA

Refer to instructions provided with the blower for assembly instructions.

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