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INSTALLATION
Continued
If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney fl ue damper.
You must install the damper clamp accessory
(to order, see Accessories, Page 31).
This
will ensure vented operation
(see Figure 10).
The damper clamp will keep damper open.
Installation instructions are included with
clamp accessory.
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Manufactured Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
See chart below for minimum permanent fl ue
opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent fl ue open-
ing will be maintained at all times.
Chimney
Height
Minimum Permanent
Flue Opening
6' to 15'
39 sq. in.
15' to 30'
29 sq. in.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter
Area
5"
20 sq. in.
6"
29 sq. in.
7"
39 sq. in.
8"
51 sq. in.
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fi replace fl oor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak or log
misplacement.
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fi replace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fi replace fl oor to allow access
to heater control panel. This
will ensure adequate air fl ow
and guard against sooting and
controls being damaged. Raise
fi replace fl oor with noncombus-
tible material. Make sure material
is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burners.
This could damage heater. Only
handle base assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the heater burners
are level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (provided with heater)
• approved fl exible gas hose (provided) (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• pipe wrench
NOTE: Install optional remote control acces-
sories (see Accessories, Page 32) before
installing gas log heater.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided).
Connect approved fl exible gas hose to
inlet side of gas control
(see Figure 11).
IMPORTANT:
Hold gas fi tting with wrench
when connecting fl exible gas hose.
2. Position heater assembly in fi replace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting
to Gas Supply
.
