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6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
7. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source.
Options one and two: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear
access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
Option three: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).
9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.
10. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
11. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attach-
ing brass trim.
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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.
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
Distances to
Underside of
Built-in 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"
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox