Installation

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use thisheateralongwithyourprimary heating system. Do not install this heaterasyourprimaryheatsource. Ifyouhaveacentralheatingsystem, you may run system’s circulating blowerwhileusingheater.Thiswill help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified service person must install fire- place. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

•in a bedroom or bathroom

•in a recreational vehicle

•wherecurtains,furniture,cloth- ing or other flammable objects arelessthan36"fromthefront, top or sides of the fireplace

•as a fireplace insert

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

WARNING: Never install in a bedroomorbathroom.Anyheating product with a Btu/Hr rating over 10,000 cannot be used in a bedroom.

CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces nexttofireplace.Installingfireplace nexttovinylorclothwallcoverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.

Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally at- tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 10).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not permitted.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection*

•ground joint union

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

*An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accesso- ries, page 31.

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