INSTALLATION

Continued

Note: Install optional GHRCTB Receiver and Hand-Held Remote Control Kit (see Accessories, page 26) before installing gas log heater. See in- stallation instructions included with the kit.

1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting (not provided). Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control (see Figure 11).

2.Position heater assembly in fireplace.

3.Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas Supply.

Gas Control Valve

Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING:Aqualifiedservice personmustconnectheatertogas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regu- lator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

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

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

external regulator (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

approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (provided)

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 26.

For propane/LP units, 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 pres- sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

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

volume will occur.

Propane/LP

External

Regulator

Supply Tank

 

Vent

 

Pointing

 

Down

 

Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

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