OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed be- tween propane/LP supply and fire- place. See guidelines under Con- necting to Gas Supply, page 11.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
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Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- ure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fire- place, pages 14 and 15). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 15).
8.Replace front panel.
1. | Disconnect fireplace and its individual |
| manual shutoff valve from gas supply |
| piping system. Pressures in excess of |
| 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator. |
2. | Cap off open end of gas pipe where |
| manual shutoff valve was connected. |
3. | Pressurize supply piping system by ei- |
| ther using compressed air or opening |
| propane/LP supply tank valve. |
4. | Check all joints of gas supply piping |
| system. Apply mixture of liquid soap |
| and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- |
| ing show a leak. |
5. | Correct all leaks at once. |
6. | Reconnect heater and manual shutoff |
| valve to gas supply. Check reconnected |
Propane/LP Supply Tank
Manual |
Shutoff |
Valve |
fittings for leaks. |
Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel
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