Desa UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE Owner's Operating & Installation Manual page 14

INSTALLING
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If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening. The height
is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above.
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2. If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in
fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line
(if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the
last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page
16.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 17.
6. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
7. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see
Figure 15).
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 10).
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing Flanges
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
39 3/8"
35 1/2"
55 5/8"
27 7/8"
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