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Safety .................................................................. 2
Unpacking............................................................ 5
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Local Codes......................................................... 5
Product Features................................................. 6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation........................................................... 19
Inspecting Burners............................................. 24
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 25
Troubleshooting................................................. 26
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Wiring Diagram.................................................. 33
Service Hints ..................................................... 34
Technical Service............................................... 34
Replacement Parts............................................ 34
Accessories....................................................... 34
Warranty..............................................Back Cover

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1. Thisappliance is only foruse with thetype
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appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
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volume of these rooms to the total volume
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Heat Resistant
Material
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accessory (GA6050 or
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MATERIAL CLEARANCES
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Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using
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hood accessory. See Figure 5 for minimum
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you must have noncombustible material be-
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hood is not required (see Figure 6).
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Top of Fireplace
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All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24" Models
2 1/2"
6"
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using a hood there are still certain minimum
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structed of noncombustible material.
For Massachusetts Residents Only: Instal-
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or welded in the fully open position.
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heater in the vented mode.
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to combustibles requirements for vent-
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Log Sets
24" Models
20"
2 1/2"
6"
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10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050
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Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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Note:Installoptional Receiver and Hand-Held
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34)beforeinstallinggaslogheater.See instal-
lation instructions included with the kit.
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will insure vented operation (see Figure 10).
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1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
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gas hose to inlet side of gas control (see
Figure 11).
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fireplace.
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front panel of base (see Figure 12). If
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screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
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drill bit.
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screws provided in hardware package
(see Figure 12).
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Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
Gas Control
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(if allowed by local
codes)
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(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
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supply an external regulator. The external
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NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see
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in an accessible location. The equipment
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the gas to the appliance.
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INSTALLATION
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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
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system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
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