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PLACEMENT OF APPLIANCE
Center the appliance in the fireplace. Make
certain the grate front feet sit inside the front
edge of the fireplace and that there is ad
-
equate clearance around the appliance for
access and operation.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (propane/LP models
only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve
• test gauge connection
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
Figure 2 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Manufactured
Fireplace
Masonry
Fireplace
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
The fireplace chimney flue and vent must
be drafting properly
. To check the vent for
proper drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspa
-
per on one end and place it at the inside front
edge of the fireplace. Observe the smoke and
be sure the vent is properly drawing it up the
chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room,
extinguish the flame and remove any obstruc
-
tion until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney flue damper must be fixed open
to provide a minimum of 29 square inch flue
opeining at all times during operation of the
log set. A damper clamp can be used to
secure the damper (see Accessories, page
18). See the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 6.6
for details about
minimum flue size.
INSTALLATION
Continued
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
LOG
SIZE
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZE
HEIGHT DEPTH
FRONT
WIDTH
REAR
WIDTH
18"
14"
16"
30"
20"
24"
18"
18"
34"
24"
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/
LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not
correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer
where you bought the appliance for proper
type of appliance.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a
working flue and constructed of noncombusti
-
ble material. The fireplace chimney must have
a permanent vent opening to outside of not
less than 29 square inches or as determined
from manufacturer's installation instructions.
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
Secure the damper stop clam to the edge of
the damper as shown in Figure 2. If for any
reason this clamp doesn't work on your fire
-
place, another suitable clamp or permanent
stop must be installed, or the damper blade
must be cut or removed.
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