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INSTALLATION
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Heater Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Heater Gas Regulator (Thermostatically-
Controlled Models Only)
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
Masonry
Screw
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 being damaged. Raise
fireplace floor with noncombus
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tible material. Make sure material
is secure.
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 29.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings
(provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (provided). Con
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nect approved flexible gas hose to gas
regulator of heater (see Figure 10).
IMPORTANT:
Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
2. Position heater base assembly in
fireplace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 11). If
installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove heater base from fireplace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in front panel
of base, to fireplace floor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package
(see Figure 11).
7. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting
To Gas Supply
.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser
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vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu
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lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.