INSTALLATION
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2.If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555,
3.Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, column 2.
4.Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
5.Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
6.Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
7.Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
8.Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).
9.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
10.Install trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Mantel Clearances for
If your installation does not meet the below mini- mum clearances, you must:
•raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
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•remove the mantel.
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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO | |||||
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WARNING: This appliance | |||||
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heater requires an external regu- | |||||
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