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12
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
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
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the fire-
box may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note:
Refer to instructions provided with the man-
tel for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow-
ing instructions for system installation. Refer to
instructions on page 5 for fireplace assembly.
Blower accessory should be installed if it is being
used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory
GA3450T, pages 13 through 15).
1. Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to
fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and
set aside (see Figure 11).
2. Place base assembly next to wall at installa-
tion location.
3. Place fireplace on wood base (see Figure 12,
page 13).
4. Place mantel around fireplace on base (see
Figure 12, page 13).
5. Assemble perimeter trim kit. See Assembling
Perimeter Trim, page 13.
6. Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on fire-
place cabinet (see Figure 12, page 13).
7. Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
8. Center mantel left to right on base making sure
mantel is flush against wall.
9. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach
base of fireplace to wooden mantel base (see
Figure 12, page 13).
10. Remove perimeter trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver
Upper
Louver
Assembly
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel