Desa VGC18NR/PR installation manual Connecting To Gas Supply, Installation Items Needed

Installation

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Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with heater)

• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided)

• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit Note: Install optional HRC Series receiver and hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories, page 33) 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 base assembly in fireplace.

3.Mark screw locations through holes in front panel of base (see Figure 12). If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

4.Remove heater base from fireplace.

5.Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.

6.Attach base, through holes in front panel of base, to fireplace floor using masonry screws provided in hardware package (see Figure 12).

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

Flexible Gas Hose

Gas Control (if allowed by local codes)

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

Masonry Screw

Figure 13 - Attaching Base to Fireplace

Floor

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas 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.

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