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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS BAY FRONT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
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. Follow the instructions below to
install the fireplace in this manner. If install-
ing a built-in mantel above the fireplace,
you must follow the clearances shown in
Figure 9, page 9. If using for built-in instal-
lation off of the floor, follow clearances
shown in Figure 4, page 7.
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-
1
ing. The height is 26
same as the wall opening above.
1
10
"
/
2
26
7
"
/
8
7
26
"
/
8
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall
5
36
"
/
8
7
26
"
/
8
51
3
"
/
4
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Corner
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2.
An optional blower accessory is avail-
able (see Accessories, page 27). There
are two options for connecting blower
to electrical source.
Option one:
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
cian connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical out-
let installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical
source at junction box until step 6.
Framing
3.
Install gas piping to fireplace location.
7
26
/
"
8
This installation includes an approved
7
26
/
"
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
8
codes) after the equipment shutoff
10
1
/
"
2
valve. The flexible gas line must be the
3/4
"
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
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
/
" which is the
Gas Supply, page 13.
8
6.
If the optional blower has been installed
connect blower to electrical source.
Option one:
cord through side or rear access door
of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into
electrical outlet.
Option two:
connect blower to electrical source at
junction box inside fireplace.
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
Nails or
25
7
"
Wood
/
8
Screws
Figure 8 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Have a licensed electri-
: Have a licensed electri-
Route blower electrical
Have a licensed electrician
Nailing
Flanges
8
7.
Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-
ing with pliers (see Figure 8).
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 14.
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. Firebox should not be placed
on top of carpet or other kinds of fibrous
material.
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.
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