Desa FPVF33PRA - Manual (Page 12)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA
WARNING: A qualified electri-
cian must connect electrical wiring
to duplex outlet for built-in instal-
lation. Follow all local codes.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening.
2. If using blower, install wiring and properly
ground the three-prong, 120 volt electrical
outlet in fireplace.
3. Before replacing bottom of firebox, install
duplex outlet to the right support bracket in
the bottom of firebox (see Figure 17).
4. Route wires from electrical box through
smallest hole in outer casing using strain relief
fitting provided (see Figure 17).
5. Connect wires from the electrical box to
duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those
indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to connect
ground wire.
6. Install shield to end of right support bracket
and behind the firebox wrapper with 2 screws
provided (see Figure 18).
7. Plug blower cord into duplex outlet. Note:
On thermostat model fireplaces, route power
cord to the back of the fireplace to clear
thermostat valve.
8. Replace bottom of firebox.
9. 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 pip-
ing. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace
Location, page 13.
10. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
11. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con-
necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
12. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet
installed in step 2.
13. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
14. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 19).
15. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
16. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).
35 1 /
2
"
17 3 /
4
"
33"
Figure 16 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Blower
Support
Bracket
Cable from
Electrical
Source
Duplex
Outlet
Screw
Blower
Power
Cord
Strain
Relief Fitting
Figure 17 - Connecting Duplex Outlet
Figure 19 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Screws
Support Bracket
Firebox
Wrapper
Power
Cord
Figure 18 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs