NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE.
6
Figure 9
WARNING: CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO
AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK MAY
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
The heater gas inlet connection is
³⁄₈
" NPT at the
regulator, located on the right side facing the
heater. If a left side connection is required, the
connection pipe may be piped under the rear of
the appliance to end at the left hand side for
connection to the inlet.
When tightening up the joint to the regulator
hold the regulator securely with a wrench to
prevent the regulator from moving.
Checking Gas Connections: Turn on gas sup-
ply and test for gas leaks using a gas leak test
solution (also referred to as bubble leak solu-
tion). NOTE: using a soapy water solution
(50% dish soap, 50% water) is an effective leak
test solution, but it is not recommended, be-
cause the soap residue that is left on the pipes/
fittings can result in corrosion over time.
A. Light the appliance (refer to the lighting
instructions label in the control compartment
or on pages 12 or 14).
B. Brush all joints and connections with the gas
leak test solution to check for leaks. If bubbles
are formed, or gas odor is detected, turn the
gas control knob (off/pilot/on) to the “OFF”
position. Either tighten or refasten the leaking
connection, then retest as described above.
C. When the gas lines are tested and leak free,
be sure to rinse off the leak testing solution.
D. Observe the individual tongues of flame on
the burner. Make sure all ports are open and
producing flame evenly across the burner. If
any ports are blocked, or partially blocked,
clean out the ports.
Union
Regulator
Fireplace or
Firebox Wall
Wall
Shut-Off
Key
3"
Manual
Shut-Off
Valve
Fireplace or
Firebox Wall
Sediment
Trap
Down
To avoid any movement of the heater during
operation, attach the grate to the floor of the
fireplace or firebox using the screws provided.
Slots along the back flange of the log set are
provided. After centering the grate correctly,
mark the positions of the bottom of the slots on
the fireplace/firebox floor. Drill two (2)
⁹⁄₆₄
"
diameter holes with masonry drill approximately
¹⁄₂
" deep.
Preliminarily anchor the grate to the fireplace/
firebox floor with the two (2) screws provided
(
Figure 8 ). Loosen screws and proceed with
the installation.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO
BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER
FLAME PATTERNS.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A BLOWER IN-
SERT, HEAT EXCHANGER INSERT OR
OTHER ACCESSORY NOT APPROVED
FOR USE WITH THIS HEATER.
This appliance must not be operated without a
fireplace screen installed. Fireplace screens must
not impair the free flow of combustion air to the
appliance.
Do not burn solid fuels in any fireplace equipped
with this listed unvented gas room heater.
WARNING: INSTALLED DECORATIVE
GLASS DOOR ENCLOSURES MUST BE
FULLY OPENED WHEN OPERATING THIS
LISTED UNVENTED GAS ROOM HEATER.
Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps that are
part of the original solid fuel burning fireplace
system must be fully closed and sealed at the
time of installation of this listed unvented gas
room heater.
WARNING: SPECIAL CARE IS REQUIRED
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THE UNIT INTO
A SUNKEN FIREPLACE. YOU MUST RAISE
THE FIREPLACE FLOOR TO ALLOW AC-
CESS TO GAS LOG CONTROLS. THIS WILL
INSURE ADEQUATE AIR FLOW AND
GUARD AGAINST SOOTING. RAISE THE
FIREPLACE FLOOR USING NONCOMBUS-
TIBLE MATERIALS.
A qualified gas appliance installer must install
this heater.
Check gas type: The gas supply must be the
same as stated on the heater’s rating plate. If
the gas supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL
the heater. Contact your dealer for the correct
model.
Step 1. Placement of Heater – Center the
heater in the fireplace or firebox. Make certain
the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of
the fireplace or firebox.
Anchor Screw
(Both Sides)
Alternate
Location
Figure 8
Step 2. Connecting Gas Line – A qualified gas
appliance installer must connect the gas room
heater to the gas supply.
Consult all local codes.
Route gas line using techniques and materials
prescribed by local and/or national codes. Only
use pipe of
¹⁄₂
" or greater diameter to allow full
gas volume to the gas fireplace. Undue pres-
sure loss will occur if the pipe is too small.
An ANSI approved manual shut-off valve and
union must be installed upstream of the heater
within the fireplace cavity when rigid pipe is
used.
Ensure that a sediment trap is installed up-
stream of the heater within the structures
piping system to prevent moisture and con-
taminants from passing through the pipe to
the heater controls and burners (
Figure 9 ).
Failure to do so could prevent the heater from
operating reliably.
IMPORTANT: HOLD HEATER REGULATOR
WITH A WRENCH TO PREVENT MOVEMENT
WHEN CONNECTING TO INLET PIPING
An external regulator must be used on all pro-
pane (L.P.G.) heaters, in addition to the regula-
tor fitted to the heater, to reduce the supply tank
pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum).
