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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Congratulations on your purchase of an HomComfort Gas Vase. Made with pride, your new gas vase complies
with Intertek safety standards and when installed per these instructions and used as intended it will provide
warmth and comfort to your outdoor area for many years.
Prior to installation and operation ensure that all specifications, dimensions, and minimum clearances stated
in this manual are observed. You must read all warnings and safety information, and understand all of the
information in this manual. All installation requirements must be observed and met.
PRE-INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
A. Before installing this unit, check the MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES section to ensure that the
surrounding area is properly sized for the installation.
B. The unit is for outdoor use only. DO NOT install or use this appliance inside a building, garage, or any other
enclosed area, including recreational vehicles and/or boats. THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A
MANNER THAT ALL VENT OPENINGS ON THE UNIT REMAIN CLEAR AND FREE OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES
AND DURING ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
C. SOLID FUEL MUST NOT BE BURNED in the unit.
D. FOR PROPANE GAS: The minimum inlet gas-supply pressure for purposes of input adjustment is 8" w.c.,
and the maximum inlet gas-supply pressure is 13" w.c. DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IF MINIMUM PRESSURE IS
NOT AVAILABLE OR IF MAXIMUM PRESSURE IS EXCEEDED.
E. The gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum inlet pressure at the maximum flow rate (BTU/hr).
Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small, or the run is too long. Gas supply pipe must be 1/2"
minimum interior diameter. If the gas line is longer than 20'. a larger diameter line may be necessary. Refer
to the NFPA 54 guidelines for further details.
F. For installations at elevations above 2,000 ft. , contact your local dealer or gas supplier before installing.
Input ratings should be reduced approximately 4% for each 1,000 ft. above sea level. Refer to the National
Fuel Gas Code.
G. The unit and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas-supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). This is accomplished by
closing the gas-supply line valve. The unit must be isolated from the gas-supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas-supply piping system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
H. When an appliance is for connection to a fixed piping system, the installation must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54;
International Fuel Gas Code, Propane Installation Code, GSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling
Code, B 149.2, as applicable. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70; or the
Canadian Electrical Code, GSA C22.1, if applicable.
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INSTALLER NOTE: This unit should be installed so that it can be removed if service is required.
J. GAS-SUPPLY PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
Apply only joint compounds that are resistant to all gasses on all male pipe fittings. Make sure to
tighten every joint securely. Do not use pipe joint compound to connect flare fittings. Bring the gas-
supply pipe up from , beneath the enclosure near its center (if applicable).
CAUTION: Installation and maintenance must be done by an NFI Certified or other qualified professional service
technician. Installer, read these instructions before installing this product. Be sure you understand all safety
precautions and warnings contained in this manual.
Note:
An external on/off valve in the gas line is required for safety when the unit is not in use. If also
provides for convenient maintenance and repair.
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