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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:Thisheaterisintended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
centralheatingsystem,youmay
run system’s circulating blower
whileusingheater.Thiswillhelp
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bathroom or bedroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objectsarelessthan36inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION:Thisfireplacecre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Install-
ingfireplacenexttovinylorcloth
wallcoveringsoroperatingfire-
placewhereimpurities(suchas,
but not limited to, tobacco
smoke,aromaticcandles,clean-
ingfluids,oilorkerosenelamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may dis-
color walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to
theair.Althoughthisisbeneficial,installing fireplace
in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildewtoformfromtoo much moisture. See Airfor
Combustion and Ventilation, pages 6 through 8.
Note:
Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material can
be placed directly against any exterior surface on the
rear,sides,ortopofyourfireplace,exceptwherestand-
offspacersareintegrally attached. If standoffspacers
are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be
placed directly against wall or framing materials.
Note:
When installing fireplace directly on car-
peting, tile or other combustible material, other
than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the fireplace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought
fireplace for proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* ACSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certifiedequipment shutoffvalve from your
dealer. See Accessories, pages 36 and 37.
Note:
If desired, purchase a four-sided trim kit
for built-in installations. See Accessories,
pages 36 and 37.
