Desa LMFP33NR(A) - Manual (Page 12)

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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 minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
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.
8. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation includes an approved flexible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip-
ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping. See
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,
page 13.
9. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
10. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con-
necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.
11. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet
installed in step 2 if using blower.
12. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
13. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 17).
14. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
15. Install trim after final finishing and/or painting
of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).
Figure 17 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
Shield
Screw
Support Bracket
Firebox
Wrapper
Power
Cord
Figure 16 - Installing Shield to Support
Bracket
INSTALLATION
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