INSTALLATION
BUILT IN FIREBOX ENCLOSURE
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap the
firebox front.
WARNING: Do not allow
combustible or noncombustible
materials to cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover
the louvered slots on the front of the
firebox.
This fireplace insert must be installed into
a framed-in enclosure in order to make
the front flush with the wall.
See Figure 7 if you are installing the
mantel above the fireplace for the
required clearances.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels become hot
during operation. Walls and mantels
above the fireplace may become hot
to the touch. If installed properly, these
temperatures meet the requirement of
the national product standard. Follow
all minimum clearances shown in this
manual (see Figure 8).
1. Frame in rough opening. Use
dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the
rough opening. If installing in a corner,
use dimensions shown in Figure 7 (page
13 ) for the rough opening. The height
is 26 1/2", which is the same as the wall
opening above.
2. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening
3. Attach gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply.
page #.
4. Check all gas connections for leaks.
See Checking Gas Connections, page 25.
Wall Stud
Drywall Board
Drywall Board
3/4" Maintain Clearance
3/4" Maintain Clearance
Figure 7 - Fireplace Clearances
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Wall
Firebox Size
28"
32"
13
8"
Wall Stud
6"
2.5"
9/16"
13"
Fig. - Mantle Clearances (Top)
H
D
W
Fig. - Mantle Clearances (
Installation
W
D
27 5/8"
14"
31 5/8" 15 1/2" 30 3/4"
12"
10"
23"
21"
19"
16"
8"
6"
2.5"
9/16"
13"
H
27"