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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
1. Fireplace should be fully assembled. See Assembling
Fireplace in replace owner’s manual.
2. Place mantel base close to installation location. See re-
place owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave
enough room to get behind mantel once replace and
mantel assembly have been attached to base if installing
a replace with ange.
3. If installing gas replace, install gas line. See Connecting
to Gas Supply in replace owner’s manual. Remember
to leave access to the gas shutoff valve somewhere on
the base or where it is accessible to the user. Check
for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in replace
owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT: If your replace has a nailing ange see Installing
Fireplace with Flange. If your replace does not have a nailing
ange see Installing Fireplace without Flange, page 4.
INSTALLING FIREPLACE WITH FLANGE
1. Position replace on base centering left to right. Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning replace on base as base may scratch.
2. With assistance, carefully place mantel over replace (see
Figure 6). Fireplace nailing anges will be to the inside of
mantel. Align mantel over threaded holes in base. Make
sure back of mantel is ush with back of mantel base.
Adjust replace as necessary.
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace with Flange
Mantel
Base
Gas Line
Access Hole
Possible
Shutoff Valve
Locations
Figure 7 - Attaching Mantel Assembly to Mantel Base
Bracket with 1/2"
Screws
3. Attach mantel to base using 6 brackets and 1/2" screws,
3 per leg assembly, into threaded holes in base and leg
assembly (see Figure 7).
4. Adjust replace so that it ts into mantel opening properly.
5. Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in replace hardware package
and attach replace to wooden base (see Figure 8). Close
louver door.
r: Before installing logs or
burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws
securing oor to assembly. Lift oor for access to bot-
tom of replace. Use two screws provided in replace
hardware package and attach replace base to wooden
base (see Figure 9, page 4). Reinstall oor with screws
removed previously.
6. If using perimeter trim that came with your mantel and
it has not yet been assembled, see Assembling Perim-
eter Trim, page 5. Place metal trim on shoulder screws
on replace. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder
screws.
8. Carefully push mantel and base into position against wall.
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Figure 8 - Attaching Gas Fireplace to Mantel and Mantel Base
Hole for Attaching
Fireplace System to
Wooden Mantel Base
Bottom
Louver Door
Shoulder
Screw
Shoulder
Screw