Fireplace
Installation
Continued
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace di- rectly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
•external regulator (supplied by installer)
•piping (check local codes)
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
•equipment shutoff valve *
•test gauge connection *
•sediment trap
•tee joint
•pipe wrench
•approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes)
*A CSA
For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regula- tor will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 30. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 31).
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 30 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
CSA
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint
Sediment Trap/Drip Leg
Figure 31 - Gas Connection
*The CSA
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