Desa CF26PTA - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLATION
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Option two: Have a licensed electrician con-
nect blower to electrical source at junction box
inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet in-
stalled at this time. If using option two, do not
connect blower to electrical source at junction
box until step 6.
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. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula-
tor. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply,
page 16.
6. If the optional blower has been installed con-
nect blower to electrical source.
Option one: Route blower electrical cord
through side or rear access door of fireplace.
Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electrician con-
nect blower to electrical source at junction box
inside fireplace.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 8).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
flange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board, gyp-
sum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc.
may be butted up next to the sides and top of
the firebox. Combustible materials should never
overlap the firebox front facing. Firebox should
not be placed on top of carpet or other kinds of
fibrous material.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
Figure 8 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
WARNING: Do not allow non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
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.
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fireplace opening.