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INSTALLATION
10
Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)
Optional Mantel Installation
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi-
als to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc.
may overlap the 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: Never modify or cover the louvered
slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum
clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
10"
Note:
8"
All vertical
measurements
6"
are from top of
1
2
/
fireplace
2
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
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Mantel Shelf
"
Side of Firebox
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly
instructions. Refer to the following instructions for system installa-
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for hood assembly. Blower
accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing
Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA, pages 11 through 13).
1. Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Re-
move louver from fireplace and set aside (see Figure 11).
2. Place base assembly next to wall at installation location.
3. Place fireplace on wood base (see Figure 12, page 11).
4. Place mantel around fireplace on base (see Figure 12, page 11).
5. Assemble perimeter trim kit. See Assembling Perimeter Trim,
page 11.
6. Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder
screws are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12, page 11).
7. Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around opening.
8. Center mantel left to right on base making sure mantel is flush
against wall.
9. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach base of fireplace
to wooden mantel base (see Figure 12, page 11).
10. Remove perimeter trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to dam-
age wall or mantel.
11. Cut an access hole in base to run flexible gas line to fireplace
(see Figure 12, page 11). Make sure to locate access hole so
mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure
base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
12. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, pages 14 and 15.
Top Louver
Bottom Louver
Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver and Opening Bottom Louver
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