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IMPORTANT:
Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas hose
(Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermo-
statically-Controlled Models Only).
2. Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts in
hardware package (Variable Manually-Con-
trolled and Thermostatically-Controlled Models
Only). Attach mounting brackets to heater base
(see Figure 13). Attach nuts finger tight.
3. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
4. For Variable Manually-Controlled and Ther-
mostatically-Controlled Models mark screw
locations through holes in mounting brackets
(see Figure 13). For Remote-Ready Models
mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base (see Figure 14). If installing in a
brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
5. Remove heater base from fireplace.
6. Remove mounting brackets from heater base
(Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermo-
statically-Controlled Models Only).
7. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
8. For Variable Manually-Controlled and
Thermostatically-Controlled Models attach
mounting brackets to fireplace floor using
masonry screws provided in hardware pack-
age (see Figure 13). Reattach heater base to
mounting brackets (see Figure 13). Tighten
nuts firmly.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - Attaching Heater to Fireplace
Floor (Variable Manually-Controlled and
Thermostatically-Controlled Models
Only)
Masonry
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Mounting
Bracket Nut
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 14 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor (Remote-Ready Models Only)
Masonry Screw
9. For Remote-Ready Models attach base,
through holes in front panel of base, to fire-
place floor using masonry screws provided in
hardware package (see Figure 14).
10. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting To Gas
Supply
.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires 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
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
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.
