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6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
7. 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.
Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
Option two:
at junction box inside fireplace.
8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).
9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.
Nails or Wood
Screws
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
10. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
11. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attach-
ing brass trim.
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.
10"
8"
6"
2
Side of
Firebox
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Mantel Shelf
1 /2
"
1 /2 1 /2
20" 24 " 27 "
Distances to
Underside of
Built-in Mantel
Nailing
Flanges
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
30"
Top of
Fireplace
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