Desa Variable Manually-Controlled Models Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 14

INSTALLING
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If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.
The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening, on page 13. n
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2. Install a properly grounded, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet at fireplace
location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure.
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 15.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
6. Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug
electrical cord into electrical outlet.
7. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
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 (see Figure 6, page 10) after final finishing and/or painting
of wall.
Nails or Wood
Screws
Nailing Flanges
Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
39 3/8"
35 1/2"
55 5/8"
27 7/8"
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