SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN 18", 24" AND 30" MODELS
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
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 burn- ers. This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by
1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting (not provided). Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 12).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
2.Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts in hardware package. Attach mounting brackets to heater base (see Figure 13). Attach nuts finger tight.
3.Position heater base assembly in fire- place.
Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)
4.Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets. If installing in a
5.Remove heater base from fireplace. Remove mounting brackets from heater base.
6.Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.
7.Attach mounting brackets to fireplace floor using masonry screws (in hard- ware package).
8.Reattach heater base to mounting brackets. Tighten nuts firmly.
9.Connect to gas supply. See Connect- ing To Gas Supply, page 10.
Heater Gas
Regulator
grates.
CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty information.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burn- ers are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly. For thermostat models, avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket.
Installation Items Needed
•hardware package (provided with heater)
•approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
•sealant (resistant to LP gas, not provided)
•electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator
Masonry Screw
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Mounting | Mounting |
Bracket | |
Nut | Bracket |
Figure 13 - Attaching Heater to Fireplace Floor | Continued |
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