OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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3.Place heater base in fireplace.
4.Place logs in their proper position on heater base (see Installing Logs, page 13).
5.Center heater base and logs
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. If installing optional control accessories, do so at this time. Follow all directions provided with accessory.
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).
Masonry Screw
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Mounting
Flange
Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator be- tween the heater and propane/LP supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer, see above)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
*A CSA
The installer must supply an external regu- lator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incom- ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
13.Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 14, page 12).
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint seal- ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page 12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to control. Hold fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
External Regulator
Propane/LP
Supply
Tank
Vent Pointing Down
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
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