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4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
flange (see Figure 8).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit,
install trim after final finishing and/or paint-
ing of wall. See instructions included with
trim accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to sides and top of
firebox. Combustible materials should never
overlap firebox front facing.
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Indoor Firebox
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Indoor/Outdoor Firebox
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your home.
Firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on floor. A trim kit is included with
mantel accessories. Follow instructions with
mantel for installation.
INSTALLING GAS LINE
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply
in your log set owner's manual for details on
gas hookup.
You may run gas line from either side or back
of firebox (see Figure 9, page 13). Decide
which side you want to run gas line from.
Note: This is one option for installing shutoff
valve. Check local codes for equipment shut-
off valve location requirements.
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