Everwarm EW18NM - Installation

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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied service technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires 1/2-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 external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and natural or propane/LP supply.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to tting threads. Connect approved exible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see
Figure 11 on page 13). NOTE: Never apply pipe sealant to are tting threads
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting exible gas hose.
2. Locate masonry screws in hardware package.
3. Position heater base assembly in replace.
4. Place logs in their proper position on heater base.
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-front and side-to-side in replace.
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 replace oor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Mov-
ing heater may cause a gas leak.
WARNING: If installing in a sunken replace, special care is needed. You must raise the replace oor to allow
access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air ow and guard against sooting. Raise replace oor
with noncombustible material.
CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner. This could damage heater. Only handle base
assembly by grates.
Figure 10 - Attaching Heater Base to Fireplace Floor
INSTALLATION
6. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets
(see Figure 10). If installing in a brick-bottom replace,
mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
8. Remove heater base from replace.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16-inch drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to replace oor using two
masonry screws (in hardware package) (see Figure 10).
Masonry Screw
Mounting Bracket