Desa (V)T32EN-A Series, (V)T32EP-A Series Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: A qualified service person must con- nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly 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)

*ACSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your retailer.

For propane/LP connection only, the installer must supply an ex- ternal regulator. The external regulator 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.

External	Propane/LP
Regulator	Supply Tank

Vent

Pointing

Down

Figure 30 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel
pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in
certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" inside diameter or greater to allow proper gas
volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
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).
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equipment shutoff valve)
in an accessible location. The main gas valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating
equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will
prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant
to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply
line as shown in Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it
is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and fireplace. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going into fireplace gas con-
trols. If sediment trap/drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong,
fireplace may not run properly.
	CSA Design-Certified
	Equipment Shutoff Valve
	with 1/8" NPT Tap*
		Natural - From
		Gas Meter (5.5"
		W.C. to 10.5"
Approved Flexible		W.C. Pressure)
Gas Line		Propane/LP
		From External
		Regulator (11"
		W.C. to 14" W.C.
3" Minimum		Pressure)
	Cap	Pipe Nipple Tee Joint
Figure 31 - Gas Connection	Sediment Trap/Drip Leg

*The CSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer.

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