New Buck Corporation 384 - Manual (Page 9)

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
To ensure a safe installation into a masonry or factory built fireplace, the following instructions must be
carefully followed:
(1) Sidewall Clearances:
Clearance from the side of the fireplace opening to any adjacent combustible wall
should not be less than: right side 7", left side 7".
(2) Ceiling Clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than 26" from the top of the fireplace opening.
(3) Mantel Clearances:
Clearances from top of heater to mantel or mantel supports should not be less than 20".
NOTE: See the following sections for installation options: Section III, page 20, Installation In A Solid-
Fuel Burning Fireplace, and Section IV, page 22, Installation With Optional Wooden Mantel, and
Section V, page 24, Zero Clearance Installation.
WARNING:
ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
GAS CONNECTION
Check gas type. Use only the type of gas indicated on the valve rating plate. If the type of gas listed on
the plate is not your type of gas supply, DO NOT INSTALL. Contact your dealer for proper model.
Always use an external regulator for all LP heaters to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of
13" W.C. This is in addition to the regulator furnished with the heater.
WARNING:
CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED LP TANK CAN CAUSE
AN EXPLOSION.
The normal gas connection is 3/8” N.P.T. made at the left rear (facing the front of the appliance) of the
appliance.
NOTE: The connecting pipe must be internally tinned copper tubing for use with natural gas. Test for
leaks using a solution of soap and water after completing the connection. DO NOT USE OPEN
FLAME.
NOTE: “If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 inch
(37.5mm) diameter or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the fire box in a proper
workmanlike manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas
supply line has been installed.”
WARNING: Installation and repairs should be performed by a qualified service person. The
appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
pet hair, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
of the appliance be kept clean.
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