Installation Instructions
7
Locating
the
Fireplace
Figure 3 shows some of the many ways your fireplace
may be installed. Consider the traffic pattern in your
room and the location of doors and windows.
Moving air from ceiling fans, open doors and heat reg-
isters may cause the flames to soot. If a disturbance is
found that affects the flames, it must be eliminated by
turning off the ceiling fan, closing the door or closing or
moving the heat register. A corner location may be
best where space is limited.
Your fireplace weighs no more than some of your fine
furniture. If the fireplace is located near a loadbearing
wall, additional supports to the foundation will not
be
necessary .
Gas
Line
Installation
Plumbing connection should only be
performed by a qualified, licensed plumber. Main
gas supply must be off when plumbing gas line to
fireplace or performing service.
Consult all local codes. All gas piping must beinstall-
ed to comply with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
The
1
⁄
2
" gas line may enter either from the left side or
the right side of the firebox. Gas line
access
holes
are provided on both sides of the firebox.
Install a
1
⁄
2
" gas line through the knock-out hole
provided
in the firebrick. Locate the recessed knock-
Outside the firebox, the gas line should
connect to a
gas shut-off valve recessed flush
into the wall or floor.
The valve should be
operated by a removable valve
key for
safety.
An ANSI approved manual shut-off valve, union and
plugged
1
⁄
8
" NPT pressure tapping point must be in-
stalled upstream of the heater.
HEAVY FACINGS SUCH AS BRICK, STONE, ETC.
MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION SUP-
PORT. ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED
ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES (SUCH AS WOOD)
IT MAY NOT BE INSTALLED ON CARPET OR VINYL.
supply
propane/ L.P.G.
from the tank must be internally tinned.
NOTE:
When connecting propane/L. P.G. vent-free
room heaters, you must use pipe sealant resistant
to propane/ L.P.G.
IMPORTANT:
Hold heater regulator with a wrench to
prevent movement when connecting to inlet piping.
Check Gas Type: The gas supply must be the same
as is
stated on the heater's rating plate. If the gas
supply is different,
DO NOT INSTALL THE HEATER.
Contact our dealer to obtain the
correct
model.
Connecting directly to an unregulated
propane/L.P.G. tank can cause an explosion.
After completing connection, test all gas joints from
the gas meter to the gas heater regulator for leaks by
using either a
soap and water solution, or an electronic
gas leak detector.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME!
Do not connect directly to natural gas
1/2 PSI or 2 PSI systems. Always make sure natural
gas pressure is regulated (10.5 w.c. maximum)
before operating unit.
Wall
Full Room Projection
Flush
Partial
Corner
Room Divider
Fig. 3: Locating the Fireplace
Projection
Room
Any copper tubing used to
A sediment trap may be upstream of the heater to
prevent moisture and contaminants from passing
through trap to the heater controls and burners.
Failure to do so could prevent the heater from
operating reliably. Consult all applicable
codes.
An external regulator must be used on all propane/
L.P.G. appliance installations,
in
addition
to
the
reg-
ulator fitted to the heater, to reduce the supply line
pressure to 13" w.c. (maximum).
out on the side you have chosen. Using a hammer
and chisel or a large flathead screwdriver, firmly tap
the center of the knock-out recess until it has broken
through. Carefully continue to use the chisel to “clean-
up” the edges of the hole.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to remove
the knock-out. Excessive force may damage the
firebrick panel.
