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CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
fireplace where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free fireplaces add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fire-
place in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.
Note:
When installing fireplace directly on carpet-
ing, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the fireplace.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion, and service.
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 30. If planning to use
blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.
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.
An optional brass trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories, page 30). Brass trim will extend
past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This
will cover the rough edges of the wall opening. If
installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12,
page 12. Follow the instructions below to install
the fireplace in this manner. Note: Your Comfort
Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clear-
ance installations. Wall or framing material can be
placed directly against any exterior surface on the
rear, sides, or top of your fireplace.
Actual Framing
Height
26"
26
7
/
8
"
Front Width
26
3
/
4
" 26
7
/
8
"
Depth
9
1
/
2
"
10
1
/
2
"
Bottom
3/4"
3/4"
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 10 for the rough opening. The height
is 26
7
/
8
" which is the same as the wall opening
above.
36
5
/
8
"
25
7
/
8
"
51
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 10 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
INSTALLATION
Continued