INSTALLation

Continued

LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figures 6 and 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also position fireplace in the optional cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 29).

 

CEILING

 

 

36"

 

 

Minimum

 

6"

 

 

Minimum

 

 

From

 

 

Sides Of

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

Left

Right 0” Minimum

Side

Side

To Top

 

 

Surface Of

 

 

Carpeting,

 

 

Tile Or Other

FLOOR

 

Combustible

 

Material

Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As

Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown

 

Built-In the Wall

 

CEILING

Top Of

36"

Minimum

Mantel Can

 

Be Flush

 

With Wall

 

 

Right

 

Left

Side

0" Minimum

 

Side

 

To Top

 

 

 

 

Surface Of

 

 

Carpeting,

 

 

Tile Or Other

 

 

Combustible

 

 

Material

Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As

Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown

with Optional Mantel

Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage

•fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18" above floor.

•locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.

For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•in coldest part of room.

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer (see Accessories, page 29). If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

Built-In Fireplace

Installation

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 29). Trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2". This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 11, page 12. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

 

Actual

Framing

Height

26"

26 7/8"

Front Width

26 3/4"

26 7/8"

Depth

9 1/2"

10 1/2"

Bottom

3/4"

3/4"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8, page 11, for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9, page 11, for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

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