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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
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.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these tempera-
tures meet the requirement of the
national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
Firebox
Wire-mesh
Screen
Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
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NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
1 /2
2
"
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox Hood
13" 16" 19" 21"
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
Supplied Firebox
hood opening to bottom
Hood Must Be
of mantel shelf.
Used at All Times
These minimum
clearances replace any
other recommended
clearances supplied with
your ANS Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas con-
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
chase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
See Accessories, pages 24 and 25.
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WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
place to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
WARNING: Never connect
fireplace to private (non-utility)
gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
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