Desa VSGF28NTE - Manual (Page 12)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws
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.
If your installation does not meet the below mini-
mum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
• remove the mantel.
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
13" 16" 19" 21"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Note: All Vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
opening to bottom
of mantel shelf.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
place to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly to
the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as well-
head gas.
2. If using blower, install and properly ground
GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet,
in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit.
3. Install gas piping into 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.
See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Loca-
tion, column 2.
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough open-
ing with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
5. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet in-
stalled in step 2.
6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
7. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See
Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 15).
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
10. Install trim after final finishing and/or paint-
ing of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).