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INSTALLATION
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WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fi replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing
fi
replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved
fl
exible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection.
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The 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 regula-
tor damage could occur. Install external regu-
lator with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 17, Page 14
. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to fi replace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in
fi
replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of
fi
replace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
fi replace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fi replace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
fi replace requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between
the fi replace and propane/LP
supply.
