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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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Masonry Screw

Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an ex- ternal regulator (not supplied). In-

The installer must supply an external regu- lator. 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 incom- ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure

13.Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

Propane/
LP Supply	External
Tank
	Regulator
	Vent
	Pointing
	Down

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).

IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.

CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal- ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi- ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

stall the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator (supplied by installer, see Figure 13)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

*An CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection.

Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent

Pointing Down

CSA Design-Certified Equipment

Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap

Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Gas

Control

3" Minimum

Figure 14 - Gas Connection

* Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

From External Regulator (11" W.C.* to

14" W.C. Pressure)

Tee

Joint

Pipe

Nipple

Sediment

Cap Trap

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