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7. Mark screw locations through holes in
mounting brackets (see Figure 11). 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) (see Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Attaching Base Assembly to
Fireplace Floor
Masonry
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
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 heater directly to the
propane/LP supply. Propane/LP
heaters require an external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: For natural gas
units, never connect heater 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
* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP gas, installer must supply
an external regulator. External regulator will
reduce incoming gas pressure. You must
reduce incoming gas pressure to between
11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce
incoming gas pressure, heater regulator dam-
age could occur. Install external regulator with
vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12.
Pointing vent down protects it from freezing
rain or sleet.
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
