Superior Fireplaces BGE18NE Installation And Operation Instruction Manual page 13

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fi tting (provided). Connect
approved fl exible gas hose to inlet side of
gas control (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 fi replace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove heater base from fi replace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in front panel
of base, to fi replace fl oor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package
(see Figure 11).
7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
To Gas Supply.
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
Masonry
Screw
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
900703-00C
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
propane/LP fi replace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
Heater Gas
Regulator
natural gas fi replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, 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 fl exible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test
gauge connection. Purchase the optional
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
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WARNING: This appliance
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
CAUTION: Never connect
WARNING: Never connect
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