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INSTALLATION
Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation Installing Heater Base Assembly
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a
If you choose to use your heater as a
1.The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles re- quirements for
2.State or local codes do not permit
3.You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 26). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times.
INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.
WARNING: You must secure this heater to fire- place 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 fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and con- trols being damaged. Raise fireplace floor with non- combustible material. Make sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.
Minimum
Chimney Permanent Flue Height (ft.) Opening (sq. ins.)
6' to 15' | 39 sq. inches |
15' to 30' | 29 sq. inches |
Area of Various
Standard
Round Flues
Diameter | Area |
(inches) | (sq. inches) |
|
|
5 | 20 |
6 | 29 |
7 | 39 |
8 | 51 |
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.
Installation Items Needed
•hardware package (provided with heater)
•approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
•sealant resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided
•electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
Note: Install optional remote receiver and
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Masonry Fireplace | Manufactured Fireplace |
1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulator. Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11).
2.Locate masonry screws in hardware package.
3.Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)
Fitting
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp | Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater | ||
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