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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The gas fireplace is shipped with a 3/8” tube OD (male) connection. The gas supply piping should have a
separate gas shutoff valve and a 1/8” NPT plugged tapping upstream of the valve. The stove and its main
control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). The stove must be isolated from the gas supply pip-
ing system by closing the main control valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). After the gas supply has been connected, use a commercial
gas leak detector or apply a soapy water solution to all the fittings to check for gas leaks. Never use a
flame to test for leaks.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts. If this appliance is installed in a dwelling, building or structure used in
whole or in part for residential purposes and the installation includes a horizontal vent termination
that is less than seven (7) feet above the finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not
limited to decks and porches, a hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
back-up must be installed on the floor level of the dwelling, building or structure where the appli-
ance is to be installed.
Additionally, a hard-wired or battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm must be in-
stalled on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the appliance. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualified licensed professionals
for the installation of hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the horizontally vented appliance is installed in a crawl space or attic, the hard-
wired carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adja-
cent floor level.
In the event that this requirement cannot be met at the time of completion of the installation of the
appliance, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the requirement. How-
ever, during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with alarm
must be installed.
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions must comply
with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 and IAS certified.
In addition when the vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade a metal or plas-
tic identification plate must be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal. The sign shall
read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
A COPY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLUS ALL VENTING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IN-
CLUDE PARTS LISTS, AND/OR ALL VENTING DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN
WITH THE STOVE AT THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.
ATTENTION INSTALLERS: Mark below which venting system was used in the installation. These
instructions must remain with the Slim 26 Installation & Operation Manual.
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