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INSTALLING

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OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 5 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Accessories, page29).

1.Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louvre from fireplace and set aside.

2.Place fireplace on wood base.

3.Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.

4.Assemble brass trim kit. See Assembling Brass Trim, page 15.

5.Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).

6.Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.

7.Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 12).

Shoulder

Screws

Hole for 3" wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel

 

Hole for 3"

 

wood screw

Assembled

for attaching

fireplace to

Brass Trim

wooden base

Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

8.Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

9.Place wood base next to wall at installation location.

10.Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 13). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 15).

1 3/4" Screw

Wood

Base

Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

11.Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, pages 16.

12.Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 17.

13.Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

14.Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 12).

15.Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the mantel. The openings are located at top behind the area for the brass louvers (see Figure 13).

16.Reinstall top brass louvers.

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