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INSTALLATION
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo-
sote, ashes and loose paint by a
qualified chimney cleaner. Creo
-
sote will ignite if highly heated.
A dirty chimney flue may create
and distribute soot within the
house. Inspect chimney flue and
firebox for damage. If damaged,
repair flue before operating ap
-
pliance.
NOTICE: Installation, service
and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualified in
-
staller, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with
this type of gas appliance. Only
factory authorized components
listed in these instructions may
be used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
and all codes and requirements
of the authority having juris-
diction. Any modifications to
this kit or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items
will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and may result in a
hazardous condition.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a
working flue and constructed of noncombus
-
tible material.
The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical
information regarding the installation of your
gas log set. Please make sure that all of the
specifications shown are applicable before
installation is attempted.
The fireplace must include a working flue and
venting system with the minimum openings
shown in the Figure 2.
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into room, extinguish
flame
and
remove
any
obstruction until proper venting is
achieved.
Chimne
y
fl
ue must
remain
open
a
minimum of
3"
at
all
times
during
operation
of log
set.
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
Secure
dampe
r stop
clam
p
provided
to
leading
edge
of
damper
as
shown in Figure
3.
If for
any
reason
this
clamp
doesn't
work
on
your
fireplace,
another
suitable
clamp
or
permanent
stop must be
installed,
or
damper
blade
must be cut or
removed.
For Massachusetts Residents Only:
In-
stallatio
n of this vente
d
ga
s log set in the
Commonweal
th of
Ma
ss
a
chusetts requires
damper
be
permanently
removed
or
welded
in
fully
open
position.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Manufactured
Fireplace
Masonry
Fireplace
Damper
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A
qualified
ser-
vice person must connect log
set to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before
installing
log set,
make
sure
you
have
the items listed belo
w
.
•
piping (check
local
codes)
•
sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas)
•
equipment shutoff
valve
•
test
gauge
connection
•
adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers
•
sediment
trap
•
tee joint
•
pipe wrench
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use
only
natural
gas.
If
your
gas
supply
is
not
natural
gas,
you
MUST NOT
install
this
gas
log
set.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for natural gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
If
firepla
ce
doe
s not
ha
ve
a
ga
s suppl
y
shutoff
valve, one must be installed.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
Fir
eplace
chimney
flue
and
vent must be
draf
t-
ing properl
y.
To check vent for proper
draft
-
ing:
Light
a
tightly
rolled
newspaper
on one
end
and
place
inside
front
edge
of
fireplace.
Observe smoke
and
be sure vent is
properly
drawing
smoke up chimne
y.
If smoke spills out
Model
Burner
Description
BTU Input
(Natural
Gas)
Minimum
Flue
Opening
PHK18
BCS18 18"
Ramp
57,000
8"
PHK24
BCS24 24"
Ramp
80,000
8"
PHK30
BCS30 30"
Ramp
90,000
8"
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
Model
Front
Width
Back
Width* Depth
Height
PHK18
BCS18
28"
18"
16"
18"
PHK24
BCS24
36"
23"
16"
18"
PHK30
BCS30
42"
29"
18"
18"
* At
depth
Indicated
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
Fuel Inlet Pressure
Specifications (
W.C.)
Min.
Max.
N.G.
5.5"
10.5"
Burner Orifice Sizing
Log Size
Natural Gas
In.
Num.
18"
0.120
31
24"
0.140
28
30"
0.1495
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