Desa UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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INSTALLING
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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
remove the mantel.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect fireplace to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply.
This heater requires an external regulator (not sup-
plied). Install the external regulator between the
heater and propane supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
external regulator (supplied by
installer, see Figure 16, page 16)
piping (check local codes)
sealant (resistant to propane gas)
manual shutoff valve *
test gauge connection *
sediment trap
tee joint
pipe wrench
approved flexible gas line with
gas connector
(if allowed by
local codes) (not provided)
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* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 32.
20"
24
1
/2
"
27
1
/2
"
30"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf