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October 10, 2009 at 6:48 pm #592639
GenHillOneParticipantThis is a reach I know. I need to raise the face/trim of my Valor insert about 1/2″ to accommodate a new hearth finish. I was told by a dealer/pro once that it’s perfectly ok to shim the box, presumably with heat-resistant material, because the gasline is flexible and will move with it and the face aligns with the box. I have the online installation guides, but can’t tell where to start, even by reading backwards. I’m confident that I can figure this out, but don’t want to wreck anything, and don’t want to pay for the dealer service to come out – especially if it takes two visits before AND after I tile. Anyone? Remove doors and then I might see where the trim package is attached? Any and all suggestions appreciated!
October 12, 2009 at 11:43 pm #679503
kaxelbParticipantThere should be no problem raising you insert. I used to install gas stoves years ago and if I needed to raise one I would use legs attached to the bottom of the insert. Usually there is a leg on each corner of the stove that can be unscrewed to the desired height. However some models do not provide adjustable legs and then I would go ahead and use something heat resistant of the appropriate height. I commonly used bricks, just make sure that the stove is raised evenly on all four corners and that it is stable. Raising the the paneling surrounding the stove is usually not an option, you must raise the whole stove. Some companies provide an optional larger panel kit if your hearth is larger than the provided kit. Good Luck.
October 13, 2009 at 12:35 am #679504
GenHillOneParticipantDon’t think there are any legs in there, but good to know I’m on the right track. The panel kit is only 3-sided, so if it moves up with the insert so that it’s flush with the new tile, I think we’ll be good. Thank you!
October 13, 2009 at 1:43 am #679505
kaxelbParticipantYes the panels are attached to the stove itself and will move with the unit. To raise the unit you will need remove the panels. There are usually about two screws or nuts securing each panel that are located on the inner edge of the panels. Usually you can get to the screws without moving the unit, but sometimes you have to actually pull the stove out a little bit in order to access the screw. Should be an easy fix.
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