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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
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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" |
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1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough open- ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.
10 1/2"
26 7/8" |
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26 7/8" | The Floor | |
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Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
36 5/8"
25 7/8"
26 7/8" 51 3/4"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2.If installing GA3400T blower acces- sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- tions included with blower accessory.
Note: If not installing blower acces- sory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accessories, page 28 and 29). Use only approved
WARNING: If
Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be- fore connecting to electrical source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3400T blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3400T blower accessory.
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, fol- low 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 Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing 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 15.
10.If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions in- cluded with brass trim accessory for at- taching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire- box, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox. Combus- tible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any neces- sary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow non- combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou- vered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom- bustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front fac- ing with noncombustible facing material.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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