Desa CSG3930NR Water Heater User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are
level. If heater is not level, heater will not work
properly. For thermostat models, avoid damage
to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends
in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb
in mounting bracket until ready to mount base
to floor. See Optional Positioning Of Thermostat
Sensing Bulb, page 32.
Installation Items Needed
hardware package (provided with heater)
approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if
allowed by local codes)
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
electric drill with 3/16" drill bit
flathead screwdriver
1. Connect fitting to base as shown in Figure 11.
Connect approved flexible gas hose to fitting
in base (see Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas fitting with wrench
when connecting flexible gas hose.
2.
Locate two masonry screws in hardware package.
3. Place heater base in fireplace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on heater
base (see Installing Logs, page 18).
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-back and
side-to-side in fireplace.
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).
If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from fireplace. 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 fireplace floor using
two masonry screws (in hardware package).
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
heater to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP heater directly to the
propane/LP supply. Propane/LP
heaters require an external regu
-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: For natural gas
units, never connect heater to
private (non-utility) gas wells.
This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas.
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater
Fitting
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local
codes)
Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to
Fireplace Floor (30" Model Shown)
Masonry Screw
Mounting
Flange