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INSTALLATION

Locating Fireplace (Cont.) Built-In Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

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CAUTION: If you install the fireplace in a home garage

•fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.

•locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it.

For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

•where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.

•in coldest part of room.

An optional blower kit is available from your dealer (see Accesso- ries, page 26). If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 26). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

	Actual	Framing
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"

1.Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening.

If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

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 GA3450T blower accessory.

2.If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do so at this time. See Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T, page 11.

Note: If not installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fireplace for future blower installa- tion (see Accessories, page 26) 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 Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.

7.Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 11, page 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 Con- nections, page 16.

10 1/2"

267/8"

3/4" Off

The Floor