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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. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access
hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 8). Make sure
to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed.
can secure base to floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and
putty over.
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Figure 8 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall
5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 9). Make sure mantel is flush
against wall.
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Figure 9 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 10) with hammer or pliers.
Figure 10 - Location of Nailing Flanges
8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully
set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel
opening.
Flexible Gas Line
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Electrical Outlet
Gas Line Access
Hole
Cabinet Mantel
Nailing Flanges
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