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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied technician must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
WARNING: This appliance requires 1/2-in. 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 gas supply. This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). The external regulator between the gas supply and heater must be
installed. Gas supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to tting threads. Connect approved exible gas hose to gas
regulator of heater (see Fig. 13).
Note: Never apply pipe sealant to are tting threads.
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.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.
7. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets (see Fig. 12). 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-in. drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to replace oor using two masonry screws (in hardware package)
(see Fig. 16).
Fig. 16 - Attaching Heater Base to Fireplace Floor
Masonry screw
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