INSTALLATION

Continued

Mantel Clearances for Built-In

Installation

If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, you must meet minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize heating of objects and

materials placed on mantel.

CAUTION: Do not allow vent- freegaslogheatertotouchorextend beyond fireplace screen.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above 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.

NOTICE: If your installation does notmeettheminimumclearances 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 front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass trim accessories are available (see Accessories, page 31). Brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1/2". This will cover rough edges of wall opening. If installing a mantel above firebox, you must follow clearances shown in Figure 6, page 10. Follow instructions below to install firebox in this manner.

1.Frame in rough opening. Firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough opening layout in Figure 8, page 12. Adjust framing so that firebox flushes with finished wall surface. If installing in a corner, use dimensions in Figures 8 and 9, page 12 for rough opening.

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

 

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

Project Off this 12" 16" 20" Surface above

the Firebox Hood

 

 

Note: All vertical

Wire-mesh

Supplied

measurements are

Screen

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.

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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