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INSTALLation

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WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to any electrical source at this time.

Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450T blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450TA blower accessory.

2.If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, do so at this time. See Installing Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 13.

Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installa- tion (see Accessories, page 29) Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.

3.Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4.If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 4.

5.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

6.Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 16.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).

8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.

9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.

10.If using optional trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with trim acces- sory for attaching trim.

IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials

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