Desa Tech CGEFP33PR - Manual (Page 17)

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INSTALLATION
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with
wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace,
you must follow the clearances shown in
Figure 36, page 18. Follow the instructions
below to install the fireplace in this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 32 3 /
8
" 33"
Front Width 34 5 /
16
" 35 1 /
2
"
Depth 16 11 /
16
" 17 3 /
4
"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-
sions shown in Figure 33 for the rough
opening. If installing in a corner, use
dimensions shown in Figure 34 for the
rough opening. The height is 33" which
is the same as the wall opening above.
2. Install and properly ground GA3555,
three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet,
in fireplace. Follow instructions in-
cluded in kit (see Accessories, page 34).
3. If not already completed, install gas pip-
ing to fireplace location. This installa-
tion includes an approved flexible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the
equipment shutoff valve. The flexible
gas line must be the last item installed
on the gas piping. See Installing Gas
Piping to Fireplace Location, page 14.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply.
See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup-
ply, page 15.
6. Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical
outlet installed in step 2.
7. Carefully insert fireplace into rough
opening.
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange (see Figure 35).
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
10. Install brass trim. See Assembling and
Attaching Optional Brass Trim, page 18.
35 1/2"
17 3/4"
33"
Figure 33 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
39 3/8"
27 7/8"
55 5/8"
35 1/2"
Figure 34 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 32 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet
Mantel
Figure 35 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
10. Route electrical cord(s) through access
holes in either side of fireplace with
bushing. Plug electrical cord(s) into
electrical outlet.
11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet
mantel. Be careful not to scratch or
damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or
any laminate trim on hearth base. Re-
move protective material from top of
hearth base and from front of fireplace
(if any).
Note: You can secure fireplace
to hearth or floor. Open lower louver.
Locate screw holes in bottom of base.
Tighten wood screws through these
holes and into hearth or floor.
12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.