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FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum
clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can,
provide greater clearances from fl oor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
If your fi replace is to be used with an optional man-
tel, the installation instructions included with your
mantel shows an approved method of attaching
the fi replace/mantel system to a wall. IMPORTANT:
Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels speci-
fi ed in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel
from your dealer (see Accessories, Page 34).
If your fi replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure your
fi replace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the fi replace
in a home garage
• fi replace pilot and burner must be at
least 18" above fl oor.
• locate fi replace where moving ve-
hicle will not hit it.
For convenience and effi ciency, install fi replace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer.
See Accessories, Page 34. If planning to use blower,
follow instructions provided with blower for power
source.
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible
to Wall
126872-01C
INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall should
follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.
is made of combustible material and protrudes
3-1/2" from the wall. This combustible material
must be 4" from the side of the fi replace open-
ing (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the fi replace open-
ing to the ceiling should not be less than 36".
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 10 on
Page 13.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE
Top
36"
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fi replace involves install-
ing fi replace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes
the front of fi replace fl ush with wall. An optional
trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories,
Page 34). Trim will extend past sides of fi replace
approximately 1/2". This will cover the rough edges
of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel
above the fi replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 10, Page 13. Follow the instruc-
tions below to install the fi replace in this manner.
Height
Front Width
Depth
Bottom
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown
in Figure 7, Page 12 for the rough opening. If
installing in a corner, use dimensions shown
in Figure 8, Page 12 for the rough opening.
The height is 26-7/8" which is the same as the
wall opening above.
2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory, do so
*
at this time. Follow instructions included with
blower accessory.
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MATERIALS
Left and Right
Bottom and
Sides
Rear
6"
0"
Actual
Framing
26"
26-7/8"
26-3/4"
26-7/8"
9-1/2"
10-1/2"
3/4"
3/4"
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