www.desatech.com111604-01E 13Figure 18 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In InstallationSuppliedFireboxHoodMust BeUsed atAll TimesWire-meshScreenFireboxNoncombustibleMaterial MayProject Off thisSurface abovethe FireboxHoodMantel Shelf13" 16" 19" 21"2 1/2 "6"8"10"Note: All verticalmeasurements arefrom top of fireplacehood opening tobottom of mantelshelf. These minimumclearances replace anyother recommendedclearances suppliedwith your ANSI Z21.11.2approved gas logs.Wall board or facingmaterial (abovefirebox) may be ofcombustible material,including decorativemantel ornaments orother similar projec-tions off of the facingmaterial. FramingMaterialINSTALLATIONContinuedINSTALLING GAS PIPING TOFIREPLACE LOCATIONWARNING: This appliancerequires a 1/2" NPT (NationalPipe Thread) inlet connection tothe pressure regulator.WARNING: A qualified ser-vice person must connect fire-place to gas supply. Follow alllocal codes.CAUTION: Never connect pro-pane/LP fireplace directly to thepropane/LP supply. This fireplacerequires an external regulator (notsupplied). Install the external regu-lator between the fireplace andpropane/LP supply.WARNING: Never connectnatural gas fireplace to private(non-utility) gas wells. This gas iscommonly known as wellhead gas.Installation Items NeededBefore installing fireplace, make sure you havethe items listed below.• external regulator for propane/LP unit only(supplied by installer)• piping (check local codes)• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)• equipment shutoff valve *• test gauge connection *• sediment trap (optional)• tee joint• pipe wrench• approved flexible gas line with gas connector(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valvewith 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative totest gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve from yourdealer. See Accessories, page 29.