Desa CDCFPRA - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING: If pre-wiring, do
not connect wiring to any electri-
cal source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet
before connecting to electrical
source. The fireplace electri-
cal outlet is included with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electri-
cal outlet supplied with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
Note: A qualified installer should make all electri-
cal connections.
3. 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.
4. If you have not installed hood, follow instruc-
tions on page 6.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula-
tor. See Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve
to Heater Control, page 17.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 9).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Wall Studs
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 17.
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim
after final finishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with brass trim ac-
cessory for attaching brass trim.
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 fire-
box. Combustible materials should never overlap
the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible/noncombustible
materials to overlap the firebox
front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow
combustible or 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 mantel
shelf and top of fireplace opening (see Figure
10, page 12).
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.