Superior VD1824NM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 13

Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved fl exible gas hose and fi ttings (if
allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal or
masonry as applicable)
• fl athead screwdriver
• pipe wrench
1. Connect approved fl exible gas hose to gas
control fi tting in heater (see Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas fi tting with wrench
when connecting fl exible gas hose.
2. Locate two masonry screws in hardware
package.
3. Place heater base in fi replace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on heater
base (see Installing Logs, Pages 17-22).
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-back
and side-to-side in fi replace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving
heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through one hole on
each side of the mounting bracket (see
Figure 12, Page 13). If installing in a brick-
bottom fi replace, mark screw locations in
mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from fi replace. If
installing optional control accessories,
do so at this time. Follow all directions
provided with accessory.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to fi replace fl oor
using two masonry screws (in hardware
package).
Fitting
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater
126838-01C
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
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Masonry
Screw
Figure 12 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the pres-
sure regulator.
WARNING: A qualifi ed service
person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/
LP appliance directly to the propane/
LP supply. This appliance requires
an external regulator (not supplied).
Install the external regulator between
the appliance and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect natural
gas appliance to private (non-utility)
gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
Mounting
Bracket
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