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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Carolina-B Installation Manual • 4066-500 Rev. B • 5/14
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
The Carolina Series outdoor gas appliance is designed
for outdoor use and may be installed as a standalone
unit or built into an outside wall. It may be installed in
screened porches and lanais that meet these minimum
requirements:
• Minimum porch area - 96 square feet
• Minimum ceiling height - 82 in.
• Minimum distance from top of appliance opening to
ceiling - 49.5 in.
A minimum of one wall can be screened but must be open
to outside ventilation. Minimum requirements are:
• Minimum screen area - 64 square feet
• Minimum screen top height - 80 in.
If this appliance is to be installed within a wall, you
must:
• Provide access to the gas controls.
• Slope
outdoor
fl
oor (and hearth) away from appliance.
• Flash the perimeter of the appliance, corners and the
appliance face in a manner consistent with regional
practices as required to prevent water penetration
around the appliance or manage water that may
penetrate the appliance. See Section 3 for more
information regarding wall and enclosure construction.
The appliance may be installed on a wood or noncom-
bustible deck.
Refer to Section 3 for clearances.
Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations. Consult insurance car-
rier, local building inspector,
fi
re of
fi
cials or authorities
having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspec-
tion and permits.
Before installing, determine the following:
• Where the appliance is to be installed.
- Clearance to side walls
- Location of adjacent stairwells
- Doors
- Windows
- Walkways
- Wires
- Possibility
of
fl
ooding or running water
• Gas supply piping requirements.
• Electrical wiring requirements.
• Framing and
fi
nishing details.
B. Tools and Supplies Needed
Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available.
Tape measure
Framing material
Pliers Hammer
Phillips screwdriver Manometer
Gloves Framing
square
Voltmeter
Electric drill and bits (1/4 in.)
Plumb line
Safety glasses
Level Reciprocating
saw
3/4 in. wrench
Crescent wrench
7/8 in. wrench
1/4 in. nut driver
7/16 in. wrench
Pipe sealant
Flat blade screwdriver
Non-corrosive leak check solution
1/2 - 3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws
Caulking material (300ºF minimum continuous exposure
rating)
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a quali
fi
ed
service technician, service agency or your dealer.
Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by quali
fi
ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies suggests NFI certi
fi
ed or factory
trained professionals, or technicians supervised by
an NFI certi
fi
ed professional (www.n
fi
certi
fi
ed.org).
