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Pre-INstAllAtIoN PrePArAtIoN
Continued
FRAMING
1. Frame appliance enclosure as illustrated
in Figures 7 and 8.
Note: If a wall covering is used to line
enclosure, then all measurements must
be from surface of covering.
2. Place appliance into framing and secure.
Note: If appliance is to be raised above
floor level, a platform must be built to
support appliance.
3. Install supply line to appliance using a
1/2" NPT black iron gas line terminating
2
5
/
16
" above bottom of appliance. The gas
line must be installed through the lower
left side access point or alternate access
hole in bottom of appliance (see Figure
16, page 12).
4. Feed flexible gas line through one of three
gas line conduit sleeves and repack insu-
lation to cover any openings. Prepare the
incoming gas line with teflon tape or pipe
joint compound and hook up incoming gas
line to flexible gas line.
Note: If 1/2" NPT black iron pipe does not
mate with fitting at end of flexible gas line,
remove fitting and replace with a 37° flare
3/4"-12, 1/2" NPT (female) fitting.
WARNING: When finishing
appliance, do not overlap com-
bustible material onto the black
front face. Brick, tile or other non-
combustible materials may be
applied to the face provided that
any gap is between the material
used and the face is caulked with
a noncombustible caulking.
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 8 - Corner Installation Guidelines
16
3
/
4
"
12"
39
3
/
8
"
55
5
/
8
"
34
1
/
2
"
16"
These Dimensions Allow for a 3/4"
Clearance at Sides and Back of Fireplace.
However, 0" Clearance is Permitted
3/4" Clearance Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
VeNtING INstAllAtIoN
16
1
/
8
"
34
3
/
4
"
36
5
/
8
"
A B-type venting system must be connected to
appliance for venting to outside of building.
The following section is provided as a guide
The following section is provided as a guide
to a standard B-type vent installation.
Standing codes requirements concerning B-
Standing codes requirements concerning B-
type vent installations may vary within your
state, province or local codes jurisdiction.
Therefore, it is recommended that you check
with your local building codes for specific
requirements or in absence of local codes,
follow Section 7.0 of the current National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
This gas appliance must be vented to the
This gas appliance must be vented to the
outdoors only and may not be terminated into
an attic space or into a chimney flue servicing
a solid fuel burning appliance.