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INSTALLING
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8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange (see Figure 14).
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 6,
page 10).
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing Flanges
Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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.
Figure 15 - 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.
10"
Mantel Shelf
8"
6"
1 /2
2 "
1 /2
20" 24 "
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
1 /2
27 " 30"
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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