Owner's Manual

7
Site Selection
Review and consider all of the follow-
ing conditions before installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 34.1 in.
(867 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm)
• For surface installation, the unit re-
quires a minimum of 2 wall studs in
order to ensure secure installation.
For other installation methods,
suitable framing is required.
There are three possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 10);
• Partial Recessed (pg. 11);
• Flush mount (pg. 12),
and any of these have the option of
being hard-wired or plugged directly
into the wall outlet.
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in direct
contact with building vapor barrier or
insulation and meets all local building
code.
!
NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated circuit
is preferred but not essential in all
cases. A dedicated circuit will be
required if, after installation, the
circuit breaker trips or fuse blows on
a regular basis when the heater is op-
erating. Additional appliances on the
same circuit may exceed the current
rating of the circuit breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power cord
is not installed so that it is pinched
or against a sharp edge and en-
Fireplace Installation
sure that the power cord is stored
or secured to avoid tripping or
snagging to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
Construction and electrical outlet
wiring must comply with local
building codes and other applica-
ble regulations to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock and injury to
persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
re, do not store or use gasoline or
other ammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not sus-
ceptible to moisture and is away
from drapes, furniture and high
trafc.
2. For ease of electrical hook up you
may wish to locate the replace
near an existing outlet (for plug-in
convenience) (refer to NOTE 1).
3. Remove replace, front glass
and hardware from the box and
remove all packaging materials
before installation.
4. Store the replace in a safe, dry
and dust free location until you
are ready to install the replace.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least re-
sistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This product