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114744-01C 13
INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care is
needed. You must raise the fire
-
place floor to allow access to heater
control panel. This will insure ade-
quate air flow and guard against
sooting. Raise fireplace floor with
noncombustible material. Make
sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater assembly by logs. This
could damage unit. Only handle
assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burner is
level. If heater is not level, heater will not work
properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (optional - see
Accessories,
page 27)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (pro
-
vided with heater) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Note: Install optional HRC100 or HRC200 series
Receiver and Hand-Held Remote Control Kit
(see Accessories, page 27) before installing gas
log heater. See installation 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 12).
2. Position heater assembly in fireplace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To
Gas Supply
.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Control Valve
Gas Control Valve
Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local
codes)
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection
to the control valve.
WARNING: A qualified service
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.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer for
propane/LP models only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See
Accessories, page 27.