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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING APPLIANCE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken replace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
replace oor to allow access
to appliance control panel. This
will insure adequate air ow and
guard against sooting and con-
trols being damaged. Raise re-
place oor with noncombustible
material. Make sure material is
secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up ap-
pliance assembly by logs. This
could damage unit. Only handle
assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the appliance is level. If
unit is not level, unit will not work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• control cover kit (provided with appliance)
• approved exible gas hose and ttings (provided
with appliance) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas tting (not provided). Connect
approved exible gas hose to inlet side of gas
control valve (see Figure 5).
2. Position appliance in replace.
3. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas
Supply.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP replace directly to
the propane/LP supply. This unit
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the exter-
nal regulator between the unit
and propane/LP supply
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing log set, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved exible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (provided)
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certied equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 17.
Figure 5 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Gas Control Valve
Flexible Gas Hose
(If Allowed by Local Codes)
Gas
Control
Valve