10717210For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comINSTALLATIONContinuedINSTALLATIONBuilt-In Fireplace InstallationActual FramingHeight 32 3/8 " 33"Front Width 34 5/16 " 35 1 /2"Depth 16 11 /16 " 17 3 /4"BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONBuilt-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplaceinto a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flushwith wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must followthe clearances shown in Figure 16, page 11. Follow the instructionsbelow to install the fireplace in this manner.1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13for the rough opening.If installing in a corner, use dimensionsshown 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 instruc-tions included in kit.3. Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation in-cludes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes)after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line mustbe the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing GasPiping to Fireplace Location, pages 11 and 12.4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back offireplace inside wall opening.5. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire-place to Gas Supply, page 12.7. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screwsthrough holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con-nections, page 13.9. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall(see Figure 7, page 8).Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in WallFigure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in CornerFigure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs35 1 / 2 "17 3 / 4 "33"39 3/8"27 7/ 8"55 5/ 8"35 1/ 2"Nailing FlangesNails orWoodScrewsMantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationIf placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimumclearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-mum clearances shown, you must do one of thefollowing:• raise the mantel to an acceptable height• remove the mantel