Desa VGC18NR/PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 13

INSTALLATION
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Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not
provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro-
vided)
• electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
Note: Install optional HRC Series receiver and
hand-held remote control kit (see Accessories,
page 33) before installing gas log heater. See in-
stallation instructions included with the kit.
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 (see Figure 11).
2. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base (see Figure 12). 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 front panel of
base, to fireplace floor using masonry screws
provided in hardware package (see Figure
12).
7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas
Supply.
Gas Control
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
119162-01A
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local
codes)
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Masonry Screw
Figure 13 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
CONNECTING TO GAS SUppLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" 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.
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