FMI FVF30P, FVF18P Installation Items Needed, Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator

Models: FVF24P FVF18P FVF30P

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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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" drill bit (metal or masonry as applicable)

flathead screwdriver

1.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulator. Connect approved flex- ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11).

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

2.Locate two masonry screws in hard- ware package.

3.Place heater base in fireplace.

4.Place logs in their proper position on heater base.

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 one hole on each side of the mounting bracket (see Figure 12). If installing in a brick- bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.

8.Remove heater base from fireplace.

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).

11.Connect to gas supply. See Connect- ing To Gas Supply, page 12.

12.Replace logs on heater base.

Heater Gas

Regulator

Fitting

Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator

Masonry Screw

Bracket with

Screw Holes

Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor

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FMI FVF30P, FVF18P, FVF24P installation manual Installation Items Needed, Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator