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INSTALLATION
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1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of gas fi tting (provided). Connect approved
fl exible gas hose to inlet side of gas control
(see
Figure 10
)
.
IMPORTANT
:
Hold gas regulator with wrench
when connecting fl exible gas hose.
2. Position heater base assembly in fire-
place.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base
(see
Figure 11
)
. If installing in a
brick-bottom fi replace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove heater base from fi replace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill
bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in front panel of
base, to fi replace fl oor using masonry screws
provided in hardware package
(see
Figure 11
).
7. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting To Gas
Supply
.
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Heater Gas Regulator
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor
Masonry
Screw
Heater Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance re-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the pres-
sure regulator.
WARNING: A qualifi ed service
person must connect appliance to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/
LP fi replace directly to the propane/
LP supply. This heater requires an
external regulator (not supplied).
Install the external regulator between
the heater 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 manufac-
turer’s warranty to this appliance.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve
• test gauge connection
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved fl exible gas line with gas connector (if
allowed by local codes)