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11-29-2009, 02:55 PM
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Montana Master
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**Fireplace Installation Completed**
I have completed the installation of the new fireplace in our 2002 3295RK. After purchasing an electric fireplace from Home Depot in an Oak cabinet; I carefully took the cabinet apart and reused some of the wood to frame in around the fireplace.
Here are some photos…
Before Installation
Fireplace Support
After the Installation
On Edit: Photo Links Changed
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11-29-2009, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
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Nice job Bill it looks great
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11-29-2009, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
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Now that's really nice. Looks great! I do have a question, only because i had a problem with mine. Did you make sure there is enough ventilation? The unit I had would keep overheating and would shut down. Dimplex sent me a new base with extra intake holes in it. I also used a 3" round drill bit and drilled 2 holes behind the tv. I also removed a drawer by the desk and drilled 2 holes into the area behind the FP and replaced the drawer. No more problems.
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11-29-2009, 03:10 PM
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Montana Fan
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Bill you done a very good job it really looks good , i hope you enjoy the use of it now.......
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11-29-2009, 03:14 PM
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Montana Master
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Thanks guys for the complements!
I did leave the cover off from in behind the fireplace which will pull from in behind all of the cabinets but I don’t trust that it will get enough ventilation so I’m going to drill some ventilation holes behind the TV.
On another note, the mantle looks like it’s a little lighter in the photograph but it isn’t a noticeable difference when just looking at it. Also, the two places that show a nail on each side near the bottom has been touched up and stained since the photograph.
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11-29-2009, 04:03 PM
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Montana Master
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Bill,
Very nicely done.
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11-29-2009, 04:47 PM
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Montana Master
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Nice job! You will enjoy it on chilly days and nights.
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11-29-2009, 06:54 PM
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Montana Master
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Well done! looks as good or better than the OEM installations I have seen.
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11-29-2009, 11:07 PM
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Montana Master
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Very nice job.
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11-30-2009, 01:07 AM
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Montana Fan
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Excellent job Bill!!!!
I'm sure you will enjoy your fireplace, especially in the cool mornings.....
Roy
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11-30-2009, 01:50 AM
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Montana Master
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Great job, Bill. Your fireplace looks very nice!
Carolyn
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11-30-2009, 03:18 AM
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Montana Master
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Looks very good Bill. An impressive job, as others have said, I cannot tell the difference from an OEM installation.
Bingo
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11-30-2009, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
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That looks really nice, Bill. You are going to enjoy it.
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11-30-2009, 12:13 PM
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Montana Fan
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That's a great looking job Bill. Did you have to run a new electric supply cable or was there something already close by?
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11-30-2009, 02:15 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Johnnyg
That's a great looking job Bill. Did you have to run a new electric supply cable or was there something already close by?
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I was getting ready to drill a hole in behind the TV to run an extension cord to where the TV plugs in at when I seen a hole with a grommet on the right side of the fireplace compartment. I looked and in the next compartment to it was a GFI plug awaiting my discovery. I’m not sure if it’s on a separate circuit or not but appears to me like the Monty may have even been prepped for the fireplace. I was able to use the fireplace cord on that receptacle.
Bob n Pam
Your fireplace in the Montana you got from Kerry was the first one we had ever seen like that. I’ve wanted one ever since then.
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11-30-2009, 03:25 PM
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Montana Master
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Bill that install came out looking great! If you are not busy you could make a little trip out to Washington and do mine. I also wonder if that outlet is on a circuit by itself? I do not think I have a spare slot in the breaker panel for a separate circuit.
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12-01-2009, 10:17 AM
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Montana Master
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Great job Bill. Now get a glass of wine and you and Donna sit by the fireplace and enjoy.
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12-01-2009, 10:52 AM
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Montana Master
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I Like It! and a great retro fit into the cabinet to as others said better than OEM.
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12-01-2009, 12:28 PM
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Montana Master
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Bring on the marshmallows!!! Looks like we have an ignition source. Seriously, LOOKS VERY PROFESSIONAL, I wish I had the nack for doing that kind of work.....Phil
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12-01-2009, 10:47 PM
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Montana Fan
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Bill,
Looks Great.
Just as good or better than the OEM installs that I have seen.
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