Installation Guide

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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service person
must connect log set to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect natural gas
log set to private (non-utility) gas wells.
This gas is commonly known as wellhead
gas.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP
log set directly to the propane/LP supply.
This appliance requires an external regula-
tor (not supplied). Install the external regu-
lator between the appliance and propane/
LP supply.
Figure 12 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
INSTALLATION
Continued
IMPORTANT:
For natural gas, check gas line pressure
before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must
be no greater than 10.5” of water. If gas line pressure is
higher, heater regulator damage could occur.
For propane/LP gas, the installer must supply an external
regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas
pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between
11” and 14” of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas
pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install the
external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 12. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing
rain or sleet.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clear-
ances.
Mantel Clearances for Installation
If placing mantel above heater, you must meet the mini-
mum clearance between the mantel shelf and the top of
the firebox opening.
Figure 11-Minimum Mantel Clearances for
Installation
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent
walls and mantels become hot during
operation. Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product
standard. Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.