Installation, Continued, Built-in fireplace installation – Desa EFS33PR User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Built-In Fireplace Installation
Actual
Framing
Height
32
3
/
8
"
33"
Front Width
34
5
/
16
"
35
1
/
2
"
Depth
16
11
/
16
"
17
3
/
4
"
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace
into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush
with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow
the clearances shown in Figure 16,
page 11. Follow the instructions
below to install the fireplace in this manner.
1.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13
for the rough opening.If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening. The height is 33"
which is the same as the wall opening above.
2.
If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, three-
prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instruc-
tions included in kit.
3.
Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation in-
cludes 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. See Installing Gas
Piping to Fireplace Location, pages 11 and 12.
4.
Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of
fireplace inside wall opening.
5.
Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
6.
Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire-
place to Gas Supply, page 12.
7.
Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws
through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).
8.
Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 13.
9.
Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall
(see Figure 7, page 8).
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
35
1
/
2
"
17
3
/
4
"
33"
39
3
/
8
"
27
7
/
8
"
55
5
/
8
"
35
1
/
2
"
Nailing Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
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: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel