Site Selection & Preparation
4.
The power cord can run along
the front of the hearth to an
outlet near the fireplace.
WARNINg: To prevent
personal injury you should
hire a professional to cap the
chimney flue or cut a hole in
the existing fireplace for wiring.
If you return your existing
fireplace to its original use
(example wood burning), it
should be inspected by the
local building department prior
to use to reduce the risk of fire
and personal injury.
New Wall Construction
1.
select a suitable location that
is not susceptible to moisture
and is away from drapes,
furniture and high traffic.
2.
Place the fireplace in the
desired location to see how it
will look in the room.
3.
mark the desired location
on the floor and store the
fireplace in a safe, dry and
dust free location.
4.
Use studs to frame an
opening
of 24 inches (610
mm) wide X 23 ¼ inches (591
mm) high X 11 ½ inches (292
mm) deep (Figure
2).
Figure 2
11 ½"
(292 mm)
5.
Plan your electrical power
supply (refer to noTE 1).
Dimplex Mantel Surround
Kit or Custom Made
Mantel Surround
1.
select a suitable location that
is not susceptible to moisture
and is away from drapes,
furniture and high traffic.
2.
Place the fireplace in the
desired location to see how it
will look in the room.
3.
For ease of electrical hook
up you may wish to locate
the fireplace near an existing
outlet (refer to noTE 1).
4.
store the fireplace in a safe
dry and dust free location.
23 ¼"
(591 mm)
24"
(610 mm)
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