Desa VCM-50U - Manual (Page 13)

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Figure 12 - Inserting Firebox Into Cabinet
Mantel (Mantel May Vary From Illustration)
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
(Mantel May Vary From Illustration)
Cabinet
Mantel
Gas
Piping
Gas Line
Access Hole
(Either Side
of Firebox)
INsTAllATIoN
Continued
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
INSTALLING FIREbOx USING
OpTIONAL MANTELS AvAILAbLE
FROM RETAILER OR cUSTOM bUILT
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel against a wall in your home. The
firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on the floor. Mantels may be avail-
able from your retailer or custom built for
your home.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed.
2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See
Installing Gas Line, page 14. You may have
to cut an access hole in the floor or wall to
run gas line to firebox. Make sure to locate
access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it
when installed (see Figure 11).
3. Place firebox on floor in desired location.
Make sure mantel will be flush against
wall when installed.
4. Carefully slide cabinet mantel over firebox.
Be careful not to scratch firebox, cabinet
mantel, flooring, etc., when installing (see
Figure 12).
5. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with the vent-free gas log heater that is
being installed.