Installation manual

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter Area
5" 20 sq. inches
6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches
Chimney Height
Minimum Permanent
Flue Opening
6' to 15' 39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Manufactured Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to replace oor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving 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 and
controls being damaged. Raise
replace oor with noncombus-
tible material. Make sure material
is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burn-
ers. This could damage heater.
Only handle base assembly by
grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners
are level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved exible gas hose and ttings (not
provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
Note: Install optional Receiver and Hand-Held
Remote Control Kit (see Accessories, page
34) before installing gas log heater. See instal-
lation instructions included with the kit.
If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney ue damper.
You must install the damper clamp accessory
(to order, see Accessories, page 34). This
will insure vented operation (see Figure 10).
The damper clamp will keep damper open.
Installation instructions are included with
clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent ue
opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent ue open-
ing will be maintained at all times.