Installation - Procom PCD18T User Manual

INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty Information.
WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls.
Moving heater may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to
allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise
fireplace floor with noncombustible material.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle
base assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work properly.
Avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat
bulb in mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires /-inch NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure
regulator.
WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This is commonly known as well head gas.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the natural or propane/LP supply. This heater requires an ex-
ternal regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and natural or propane/LP
supply.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to fitting threads. Connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of
heater (see Figure ). NOTE: Never apply pipe sealant to flare fitting threads
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
. Locate masonry screws in hardware package.
3. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on heater base.
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-front and side-to-
side in fireplace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets
(see Figure 12). If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace,
mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from fireplace.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/6-inch drill bit.
Figure  - Attaching Heater Base to Fireplace Floor