Desa VTGF33PRA Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Figure 23 - Inserting Fireplace Into
Cabinet Mantel
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 Figure 27. 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 24 for the rough opening. If installing
in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 25
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 included in kit (see
Ac-
cessories, page 37).
3. If not already completed, 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. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con
-
necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
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 26).
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, pages 14.
10. Install brass trim. See Assembling and Attach
-
ing Optional Brass Trim, page 18.
35
1
/
2
"
17
3
/
4
"
33"
39
3
/8"
27
7
/8"
55
5
/8"
35
1
/2"
Figure 24 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 25 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 26 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or
Wood
Screws