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INSTALLATION
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Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with appliance)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings provided
(if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro-
vided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
NOTE
: Install optional MRC Series receiver and
hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories,
Page 40
) before installing gas log appliance. See
installation instructions included with the kit.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of the 1/2 NPT side of gas fi tting elbow (pro-
vided) and connect to inlet side of gas control.
Remove gas fitting from flexible gas hose
(provided) before connecting to elbow
(see
Figure 11
)
.
2. Position appliance base assembly in fi replace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base
(see
Figure 12
).
If installing in a
brick-bottom fi replace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove appliance base from fi replace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill
bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in back side panels
of base, to fi replace fl oor using masonry screws
provided in hardware package
(see
Figure 12
)
.
7. Connect to gas supply. See
Connecting To Gas
Supply
.
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Appliance Gas Regulator
Gas Control
Flexible Gas Hose
(Provided with VGC
Series Models Only)
(Install if allowed by
local codes)
Figure 12 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor
Masonry Screw
Elbow, 1/2 NPT x
3/8 Flare
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.
