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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
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bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 4".
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in fire-
box, you must meet the minimum allowable
clearance between mantel shelf and top of
firebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are
the minimum allowable mantel clearances
for a safe installation. Use larger clearances
wherever possible to minimize the heating of
objects and materials placed on the mantel.
8
" from the wall. This com-

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CAUTION: Close screens
before operation of vent-free
gas log heater. Do not allow the
heater to touch or extend beyond
the fireplace screen.
If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances in Figure 7, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
• remove the mantel.
Note:
A ll vertical measurements
are from top of fireplace
opening to bottom of mantel
shelf. All measurements
are in inches.
Facing material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments.
Firebox
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
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ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
This firebox has a blower assembly with an
electrical cord. This electrical cord is five
feet in length. You must locate the firebox
within reach of a 10-volt grounded electri-
cal outlet. If not, you must install an electrical
outlet within reach of firebox power cord. The
GA3555 outlet accessory may be used for
built-in installation.
NOTICE: A certified electrician
must connect electrical wiring to
duplex outlet for built-in instal-
lation. Follow all local codes. In
absence of local codes, follow
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 (Latest Edition).
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 1 /2 "
13" 16"
Wire-mesh
Screen
Supplied
Firebox Hood
Must Be Used
at All Times
For
CGFB32C
Series
19" 21" circulating
louvered
models
only
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