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INSTALLING
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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.
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
20" 24
1
/2
" 27
1
/2
" 30"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
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Mantel Shelf
Nailing Flange
Figure 14 - Installing and Attaching Nailing Flange Accessory
Alternate Built-In Attachment Method: Nailing Flange Accessory
If desiring to attach heater to wall studs, use nailing flange accessory.
Note:
You
can not use brass trim if using the nailing flange.
1. Attach nailing flange accessory to each side of fireplace (see Figure 14). See
Accessories, page 31, for nailing flange.
2. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
3. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange (see Figure 14).
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.