VANGUARD FLAME-MAX™
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATER
INSTALLATION
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1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulator. Connect approved flex- ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
2.Locate two masonry screws in hard- ware package.
3.Place heater base in fireplace.
4.Place logs in their proper position on heater base.
5.Center heater base and logs
6.Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.
7.Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the mounting bracket (see Figure 12). If installing in a brick- bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
8.Remove heater base from fireplace.
9.Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.
10.Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws (in hardware package).
11.Connect to gas supply. See Connect- ing To Gas Supply, column 3.
12.Replace logs on heater base.
Heater Gas
Regulator
Standard Oak
Log Chassis
Masonry Screw
Bracket with
Screw Holes
Golden Oak and Birch
Model Chassis
Masonry Screw
Bracket with
Screw Holes
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator be- tween the heater and propane supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer, see above)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to LP gas)
•manual shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*An A.G.A.
Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to
Fireplace Floor
Fitting 
Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator
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