Installation, Continued built-in fireplace installation – Desa GA3700 User Manual
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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 Fig-
ure 16, page 13. 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 dimensions
shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening.
The height is 33" which is the same as the
wall opening above.
2. If using blower, install and properly ground
GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical
outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions in-
cluded in kit (see Accessories, page 34).
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. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening.
5. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet
installed 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 15.
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 perimeter trim after final finishing
and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7,
page 10 ).
35
1
/
2
"
17
3
/
4
"
33"
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
39
3
/
8
"
27
7
/
8
"
55
5
/
8
"
35
1
/
2
"
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws