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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING APPLIANCE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fireplace floor to allow access
to appliance control panel. This
will insure adequate air flow and
guard against sooting and con-
trols being damaged. Raise fire-
place floor with noncombustible
material. Make sure material is
secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up ap-
pliance assembly by logs. This
could damage unit. Only handle
assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the appliance is level. If
unit is not level, unit will not work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (provided with appliance)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (provided
with appliance) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas fitting (not provided). Connect
approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas
control valve (see Figure 5).
2. Position appliance in fireplace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas
Supply.
Flexible Gas Hose
(If Allowed by Local Codes)
Figure 5 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Gas Control Valve
114370-02C
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
propane/LP fireplace directly to
the propane/LP supply. This unit
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the exter-
nal regulator between the unit
and propane/LP supply
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing log set, 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 flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
Gas
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
Control
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
Valve
dealer. See Accessories, page 17.
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WARNING: This appliance
WARNING: A qualified ser-
CAUTION: Never connect
WARNING: Never connect
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