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INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (provided). Connect
approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of
gas control (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT:
Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas
hose.
2. Position heater base assembly in
fireplace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 11). If
installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove heater base from fireplace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in front panel
of base, to fireplace floor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package
(see Figure 11).
7. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting
To Gas Supply
.
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
Gas Control
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local
codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
Screws
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
-
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
-
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 connec
-
tor (if allowed by local codes)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap
is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equip-
ment shutoff valve from your dealer.
