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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY
FOR VENTED OPERATION
Note:
When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of noncombustible material.
If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you may use this
heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating
your heater in the vented mode.
1.
The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles
requirements for vent-free operation.
2.
State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation.
3.
You prefer vented operation.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently
open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp
accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 36). This will insure vented
operation (see Figure 11). The damper clamp will keep damper open.
Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See charts in column 2 for minimum permanent flue opening you
must provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue
opening will be maintained at all times.
Chimney
Minimum Permanent
Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)
6' to 15'
39 sq. inches
15' to 30'
29 sq. inches
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter (ins.)
Area (sq. ins.)
5"
20 sq. inches
6"
29 sq. inches
7"
39 sq. inches
8"
51 sq. inches
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation
Installing Heater Base Assembly
INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace,
special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace
floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will
insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting
and controls from being damaged. Raise fireplace
floor with noncombustible material. Make sure mate-
rial is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly
by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle
base assembly by grates.
WARNING: You must secure this heater to fire-
place floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust
controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak or log
misplacement.
CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached
to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain
important warranty and safety information.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is
not level, heater will not work properly. For thermostat models,
avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in
thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket
until ready to mount base to floor. See Optional Positioning Of
Thermostat Sensing Bulb, page 25.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant resistant to propane (propane/LP) gas, not provided
• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit
• flathead screwdriver
Figure 11 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Manufactured Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
Damper
Damper Clamp
Damper
Damper Clamp
Damper
