Superior TF18NV Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 13

Gas Control
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
2. Position heater base assembly in fire-
place.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 11). If
installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove heater base from fireplace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in back side pan-
els of base, to fireplace floor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package (see
Figure 11).
7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
To Gas Supply.
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
126817-01A
INSTALLATION
Flexible Gas Hose
(Install if allowed
by local codes)
Elbow, 3/8 NPT x
3/8 Flare
Masonry Screw
Floor
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace 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.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace 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 flexible gas line with gas con-
nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
* 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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