Built-In Fireplace Installation - Comfort Glow CF26PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP BAY FRONT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo-
sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush
with wall. If installing a built-in mantel
above the fireplace, but you must follow the
clearances shown in Figure 9, page 9. Fol-
low the instructions below to install the
fireplace in this manner.
Actual
Height 26"
3
Front Width 26 / "
4
Depth 9 1 / "
2
3/4 "
Bottom
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-
sions shown in Figure 6 for the rough
opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 7 for the rough open-
ing. The height is 26 1
same as the wall opening above.
10 1 "
/
2
7
26 "
/
8
7
26 "
/
8
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall
5
36 "
/
8
7
26 "
/
8
3
51 "
/
4
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Corner
CF26PR
2. An optional blower accessory is avail-
able (see Accessories, page 28). There
are two options for connecting blower
to electrical source.
Option one: Have a licensed electri-
cian install a properly grounded, three-
prong 120-volt electrical outlet at fire-
place location. Locate outlet inside the
framed enclosure. Blower power cord
will plug into this outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electri-
cian connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical out-
Framing
let installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical
26 7 / "
8
source at junction box until step 6.
7
26 / "
8
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.
10 1 / "
This installation includes an approved
2
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
3/4 "
codes) after the manual shutoff valve.
The flexible gas line must be the last
item installed on the gas piping.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
/ " which is the
8
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 13.
6. If the optional blower has been installed
connect blower to electrical source.
Option one: Route blower electrical
cord through side or rear access door
of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into
electrical outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electri-
cian connect blower to electrical source
3/4" Off
at junction box inside fireplace.
The Floor
Minimum
7
25 "
/
8
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 8 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
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 of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never 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.
Nailing
Flanges
8
ing with pliers (see Figure 8).
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.
Checking Gas Connections, page 14.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
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.
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