INSTALLation

Continued

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

NOTICE:Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clearances shown in Figure 11, you must do one of the following:

raise the mantel to an accept- able height

remove the mantel

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13"

16"

19"

21"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side of

Firebox

OPTIONAL MANTEL Installation

Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to the following instructions for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly. Blower accessory should be installed prior to mantel if it is being used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 13).

1.Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in accessory instruction sheet.

2.If blower is installed, install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed (see

Figure 12).

3.Place hearth base against wall at installa- tion location. Cut an access hole in hearth base to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure

12). Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed.

Note: You can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

4.Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.

5.Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see

Figure 13, page 13). Make sure mantel is flush against wall and centered left to right on base.

6.Use screws provided with mantel accessory to attach mantel assembly to base (see mantel instruction sheet).

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

8.Route electrical cord(s) through access holes in either side of fireplace with bushing.

Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet.

Pipe and Gas

Electrical

Outlet

Hearth Shutoff Valve

 

Base

 

Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

Figure 12 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall

 

for Built-In Installation

 

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