OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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Floor Clearances
A.If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum dis- tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig- ure 8).
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appli- ance must be installed only in a
If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode.
Area of Various Standard
Round Flues
Diameter (ins.) | Area (sq. ins.) |
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5" | 20 sq. inches |
6" | 29 sq. inches |
7" | 39 sq. inches |
8" | 51 sq. inches |
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INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
Combustible
14" Material
Min.
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
B.If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install appliance at least 5" above the combus- tible flooring (see Figure 9).
Hearth Combustible
5” Material
Min.
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
1.The fireplace does not meet the clear- ance to combustibles requirements for
2.State or local codes do not permit vent- free operation.
3.You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 19). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.
Chimney | Minimum Permanent |
Height (ft.) | Flue Opening (sq. ins.) |
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6' to 15' | 39 sq. inches |
15' to 30' | 29 sq. inches |
WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fire- place floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will in- sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise fireplace floor with
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle base assem- bly by grates.
Damper
ClampDamper
Damper
Clamp
Damper | Damper |
Masonry Fireplace | Manufactured Fireplace |
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
IMPORTANT: Do not separate the alumi- num information tags from your heater. These tags contain important information about operating and servicing your heater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.
Installation Items Needed
•hardware package (provided with heater)
•approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
•sealant (resistant to LP gas, not provided)
•electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal or masonry as applicable)
•flathead screwdriver
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