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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental
heating. Use this heater along with your primary heat-
ing system. Do not install this heater as your primary
heat source. If you have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulating blower while using
heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power outage, you can use
this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualifi ed installer or service person
must connect burner system to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the
OFF position before installing heater.
WARNING: Never install the fi replace insert
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other fl am-
mable objects are less than 36" from front and 42"
from top of fi replace insert. For side clearances
see
Figure 11, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fi replace insert creates warm air
currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces
next to fi replace insert. Installing fi replace insert next
to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fi replace
insert where impurities (such as, but not limited to,
tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fl uids, oil
or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burn-
ing fi replace, the chimney fl ue and fi rebox must be
cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualifi ed chimney cleaner.
NOTE:
These heaters are designed to be installed into an existing
masonry fi replace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or fac-
tory built solid fuel, wood burning fi replace (listed to UL 127 or ULC
S610)
only
.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this
is benefi cial, installing fi replace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation,
Page 6.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the fi replace insert is level. If fi replace insert
is not level, log set will not work properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If
your gas supply is not correct, do not install fi replace insert. Call
dealer where you purchased your fi replace insert for proper type
fi replace insert.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO STOVE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either
natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type
is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
(Blower Accessory)
This fi replace insert includes a blower assembly with an electrical
cord. The electrical cord is fi ve feet in length. You must locate
fi replace insert within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical
outlet. If not, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong
120 volt electrical outlet, in fi replace insert. Follow instructions
included in kit
(see Accessories,
Page 28
).
INSTALLING SURROUND KIT (GB38 OR GB43)
CAUTION: Close masonry fi replace damper securely
before installing fi replace insert. If chimney does not
have a damper, block or cap top of chimney. Failure
to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can
affect the heater’s performance and increase surface
temperatures.
CAUTION: A GB38 or GB43 surround kit acces-
sory must be installed on this fi replace insert before
installing into your masonry fi replace.
NOTE:
Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry
fi replace opening.
•
Model GB38 Surround Kit (for use with fi replaces with an opening
smaller than 30" H and 38" W).
•
Model GB43 Surround Kit (for use with fi replaces with an opening
30" to 36-3/4" H and 38 to 43" W).
1. Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two shipping screws and screen
(see
Figure 5, Page 9
).
Discard these screws. Remove 5/16"
screen mounting shoulder screws (do not discard).
2. Remove log packaging from fi rebox cavity.
3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting
screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws
removed in step 1
(see
Figure 6, Page 9
)
. Do not tighten. In-
stall Phillips screw in bottom
(see
Figure 6, Page 9
)
. Repeat
for right side.
4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove 4 screws attaching top louver
(see
Figure 7, Page 9
)
.
