OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION | CONNECTING TO GAS |
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CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
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. If installing optional control accessories, do so at this time. Follow all directions provided with accessory.
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).
| Flexible Gas | |
Fitting | Hose (if allowed | |
by local codes) | ||
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Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater
Masonry Screw
Mounting Flanges
Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect propane/LP heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect natural gas heater to private (non- utility) gas wells. This gas is com- monly known as wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (for propane/LP units only, supplied by installer)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*A CSA
For Propane/LP Gas: The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install exter- nal regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 14, page 12).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint seal- ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas.
Propane/LP
Supply
Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down (propane/LP gas only)
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