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INSTALLATION
Continued
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, page 29. If planning to use blower, locate fireplace near an
electrical outlet.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into
a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with
wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accesso-
ries, page 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace approxi-
mately 1/2 inch. This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening.
If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the
clearances shown in Figure 12, page 10. Follow the instructions
below to install the fireplace in this manner. Note: Your Comfort
Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace.
Height
Front Width
Depth
Bottom
1.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for
the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 10
for the rough opening. The height is 26
as the wall opening above.
2. If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do so at this time. Fol-
low instructions included with blower accessory. Note: If not
installing blower accessory, you may wish to run electrical wir-
ing to your fireplace for future blower installation (see Accesso-
ries, page 29). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.
Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do not connect wiring to
any electrical source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring
to outlet before connecting to electrical source. The
fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450T
blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with
the GA3450T blower accessory.
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111044-01C
Actual
Framing
26"
26
7
/
"
8
26
3
/
"
26
7
/
"
4
8
1
1
9
/
"
10
/
"
2
2
3
3
/
"
/
"
4
4
7
/
" which is the same
8
Locating Fireplace (Cont.)
Built-In Fireplace Installation
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes
an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the
last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 4.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
fireplace inside wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Con-
necting to Gas Supply, page 14.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see
Figure 11).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws
through holes in nailing flange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 16.
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final fin-
ishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with
brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials
such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc.
may be butted up next to the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.
1
10
"
/
2
7
26
"
/
8
3/4" Off
The Floor
26
7
"
/
8
Minimum
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for
Installing in Wall
Nails or Wood
Screws
Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
INSTALLATION
9 9
36
5
"
/
8
25
7
7
26
"
/
8
51
3
"
/
4
Figure 10 - Rough Opening
for Installing in Corner
Nailing
Flanges
"
/
8
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