Golden Blount LFP4218TV Linear Fireplace - Manual (Page 8)

Finishing the Wall
Finish the wall with the material
of your choice. Do not install a
combustible mantle or other
combustible projection above the
fireplace opening unless it is a
minimum of 12 inches above top
of fireplace opening. (Figure 8.2)
CAUTION: All joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround (Top and
Sides) can only be sealed with non-combustible material. Only non-combustible
material can be applied as facing to the fireplace surround. (Figure 8.2)
Hearth Extension
A Hearth Extension may be installed. But it is not required for vented gas fireplaces.
Glass Installation
1. Model LFP4218 is supplied with 15 lbs of fireglass that is used to fill fireplace burner
tray and be distributed around the surrounding floor area of the fireplace.
2. Fill burner tray with glass even with or slightly above floor of fireplace. (Figure 9.1).
3. Distribute remaining glass around front, sides and rear of burner tray covering floor
area. (Figure 9.2)
8
STUD
2X4
HEADER
FINISHED
WALL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SEAL JOINT
MANTLE
12" MIN
TOP OF
OPENING
Figure 8.2
CONTROL
KNOB
DUCT
TERMINATION
RAIN CAP
CAULKING
WALL
OUTER
CASING
DUCT
COLLAR
Figure 8.1 Connecting the Gas Line
Consult local building codes before gas line installation. This gas fireplace is designed
to accept a 3/8" male flare fitting attached to a 1/2" supply line. Have the gas line
installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. Install gas
line to fireplace on the right side attaching gas line to the gas flex line inside the control
box accessed by opening the control box door.