Desa GA3700 - Manual (Page 11)

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3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation 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 13.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall
at installation location. Cut an access hole
in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fire-
place (see Figure 9, page 10). Make sure
to locate access hole so cabinet mantel
will cover it when installed.
Note: You can secure base to floor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
5. Route flexible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush
against wall.
7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11)
with hammer or pliers.
8. Place cardboard or other protective mate-
rial on top of hearth base. Carefully set
fireplace on protective material, with back
of fireplace inside mantel opening.
9. Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas
regulator to gas supply. See Connecting
Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.
10. If blower is installed, route blower electri-
cal cord through access holes in either
side of fireplace.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Cabinet
Mantel
Note: Bushing may be moved if neces-
sary. Plug electrical cord into electrical
outlet.
11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet
mantel. Be careful not to scratch or dam-
age hearth base, cabinet mantel or any
laminate trim on hearth base. Remove
protective material from top of hearth base
and from front of fireplace (if any).
Note: You can secure fireplace to hearth.
Open lower louver. Locate screw holes
in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws
through these holes and into hearth.
12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into
Cabinet Mantel