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instaLLation
NOTICE: This burner system is
intended for use as supplemen
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tal heat. Use this burner system
along with your primary heating
system. Do not install this stove
and burner system as your pri
-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this burner
system as your primary heat
source.
CHECK GAS TyPE
Use proper gas type for the burner system unit
you are installing. If you have conflicting gas
types, do not install burner system. See dealer
where you purchased the stove and burner
system for proper burner system according
to your gas type. Conversion kits are also
available for these models, see
Accessories
on page 35.
IMPORTANT:
If installing gas conversion
kit, do so at this time. Be sure to follow all
installation instructions included with conver-
sion kit.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO STOVE
LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified in
-
staller or service person must
connect burner system to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, never connect burner
system directly to the propane/
LP supply. This burner system
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the burner
system and propane/LP supply.
Figure 28 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
Installation Items Needed
Before installing stove and burner system,
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 flexible gas line with gas con
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nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP connections only, the in-
staller must supply an external regulator.
The external regulator will reduce incoming
gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas
pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If
you do not reduce incoming gas pressure,
heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 28. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter
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nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to burner sys
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tem. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of volume will occur.
