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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Appliance Gas Regulator
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor
Masonry Screw
Appliance Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (Provided
with Models, Install if allowed
by local codes)
INSTALLING APPLIANCE BASE ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the appliance burners
are level.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with appliance)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings provided
(if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro-
vided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
NOTE
: Install optional MRC Series receiver and
hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories,
Page 37
) before installing gas log appliance. See
installation instructions included with the kit.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of the 3/8 NPT side of gas fi tting elbow (pro-
vided) and connect to inlet side of gas control.
Remove gas fitting from flexible gas hose
(provided) before connecting to elbow
(see
Figure 10
).
2. Position appliance base assembly in fi replace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base
(see
Figure 11
).
If installing in a
brick-bottom fi replace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove appliance base from fi replace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill
bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in back side panels
of base, to fi replace fl oor using masonry screws
provided in hardware package
(see
Figure 11
).
7. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting To Gas
Supply
,
Page 13
.
WARNING: You must secure this
heater to fi replace fl oor. If not, heater
will move when you adjust controls.
Moving heater may cause a gas leak or
log misplacement.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken
fi replace, special care is needed. You
must raise the fi replace fl oor to allow
access to heater control panel. This
will ensure adequate air fl ow and guard
against sooting and controls being
damaged. Raise fi replace fl oor with
noncombustible material. Make sure
material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater
base assembly by burners. This could
damage heater. Only handle base as-
sembly by grates.
