INSTALLATION

Continued

3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP gas (see Figure 16) or from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas (see Figure 17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4.Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Open

 

Shutoff Valve

 

 

Closed

Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Equipment

Propane/LP Tank

Shutoff Valve

 

Valve Location

Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Valve Location

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESSORIES

Installing Remote Receiver Remote control accessories are available sepa- rately (see Accessories, page 29).

1.If unit is already installed in fireplace, continue with these instructions. If unit has not been installed in fireplace, go to step 6 and continue installation of remote accessory.

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before handling any part of heater. Make sure gas is turned of to unit.

2.Carefully remove logs and set aside.

3.Locate mounting screws on sides of heater base assembly and remove screws. Set screws aside for reinstallation.

4.Disconnect gas line from heater base as shown in Figure 11, page 13.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect and disconnect gas to heater. Follow all local codes.

5.Remove heater base from fireplace.

6.Install receiver bracket to base with phillips screws provided in hardware kit as shown in Figure 18.

7.Disconnect jumper wire from control valve at TPTH and TH locations (see Figure 19).

Remote

Receiver

Bracket

Phillips Screws

Figure 18 - Installing Remote Receiver Bracket

Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints

Jumper

Wire

Control Valve

Figure 19 - Disconnecting Jumper Wire from Control Valve

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