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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 9 - Connecting Electricity
Electrical
Bushing
Electrical
Cover Plate
Electrical
Housing
Wire Nut (3x)
(Not Supplied)
Outer Wrapper
of Fireplace
Electrical Cover Plate
and Electrical Bushing
To Power
Source
Receptacle
(Supplied)
Power Source Wiring
(Not Supplied)
Ground
(16GA Green)
Sheet Metal
Screws
14GA
Black &
White
WARNING: A qualified service person must con-
nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace di-
rectly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires
an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect this appliance to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas and does not have odorants and may
have impurities, and variations in BTU content. The
use of well-head gas will void the manufacturer’s
warranty to this appliance.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you
have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace. See retailer where
you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your
gas type.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.
Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain
areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam-
eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, 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 flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local
codes) (not provided)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al-
ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
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 regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in
Figure 10, Page 12
. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the
minimum clearances shown, you must do one of
the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable 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. Fol-
low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum
clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove electrical cover plate with bushing from left side of
fireplace front by removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown in
Figure 9
.
2. Slide power source wiring through electrical bushing opening
and electrical cover plate and make all necessary connections.
3. Slide all wiring connections in electrical housing as shown in
Figure 9
.
4. Secure electrical cover plate with screws previously removed.
NOTE:
Electrical housing and cover plate have sharp edges. Wear
protective gloves.
