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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
AND SCREEN
1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro
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vided (see Figure 10).
2. Insert each rod through all rings located
at top of screen.
3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side
of firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near
center of firebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips
screw provided (see Figure 11).
4. Insert other rod into front hole on right
side of firebox and fasten using remaining
Phillips screw.
Figure 10 - Screw and Hood Placement
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Figure 11 - Installing Fireplace Screen
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Screw
Rear Hole
Top View of Rod Layout
Rod
Front
Hole
Ring
Screen
Identification
Label Location
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser
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vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu
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lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas con
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nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al
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ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.