FMI CGMFN - Manual (Page 11)

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Actual Framing
Height 23 3 /
4
" 22 1 /
4
"
Front Width 19 3 /
4
" 17 1 /
2
"
Depth 8 7 /
8
" 8 7 /
8
"
Bottom 0" 0"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening.
The height is 22
1 /
4
" which is the same as
the wall opening above.
2. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation includes an approved flexible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping.
3. If you have not assembled firebox, follow
instructions on page 6.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 14.
6. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
17 1 /
2
"
22 1 /
4
"
8 7 / 8
"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
29 7 /
8
"
21 1 / 8
"
42 1 /
4
"
17 1 / 2
"
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and
top edge of the firebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible or noncombustible
materials to overlap the firebox
front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox 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.
NOTICE: If your installation
does not meet the minimum
clearances shown in Figure 9,
page 12, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel