INSTALLATION

Continued

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly. For thermostat models, avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket until ready to mount base to floor. See Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb, page 29.

Installation Items Needed

hardware package (provided with heater)

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

sealant resistant to propane (propane/LP) gas, not provided

electric drill with 3/16" drill bit

flathead screwdriver

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).

IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.

2.Locate masonry screws in hardware package.

3.Position heater base assembly in fireplace.

4.Place logs in their proper position on heater base, see Installing Logs on page 16.

5.Center heater base and logs front-to-back and side-to-side in fireplace.

6.Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.

7.Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets (see Figure 12 and

13). If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

8.Remove heater base from fireplace.

Flexible Gas Hose

(if allowed by local codes)

Heater Gas

Regulator

Fitting

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

10.Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws (in hardware package) (see Figure 12 or 13).

Masonry

Screw

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor - Dual Burner Model

Masonry

Screw

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 13 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor - Single Burner Model

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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

WARNING: A qualified service personmustconnectheater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose

to Heater Gas Regulator

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