INSTALLATION
Continued
IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory (circulating models with louvers only), see
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 8).
6.If using an optional perimeter trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim.
7.Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included with the
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustiblematerialstooverlap the firebox front facing.
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only non- combustible mortar or adhesives whenoverlappingthefront facing with noncombustible facing material.
Installing Firebox USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualified service person must install firebox. Follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel accessory against a wall in your home. The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor. A trim kit is included with the mantel accessories. Follow instructions with mantel for installation.
Equipment Shutoff
Valves (Install One)
Knockout 
Locations
(Knock Out
One Hole)
Gas Line Hole
Figure 9 - Installing Gas Line and
Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May
Vary From Illustration)
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