Gas Connection, Check for GAS Leaks | Quadra-Fire 839-1290 instruction

C. Gas Connection

NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI Z223.1. Instal- lation should be done by a qualiﬁed installer approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. (In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas ﬁtter.)

NOTE: A listed (and Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved) 1/2 inch (13mm) T-handle manual shut-off valve and ﬂexible gas connector are connected to the 1/2 inch (13mm) control valve inlet.

•If substituting for these components, please consult local codes for compliance.

WARNING

Gas Leak Risk.

•Support control when attaching pipe to prevent bending gas line.

NOTE: The gap between the supply piping and gas access hole may be plugged with non-combustible insulation to prevent cold air inﬁltration.

Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the ﬁreplace.

Before making the gas connection, ensure that the appliance you are installing is designed for the type of gas being supplied. This information can be found on the Ratings Label under the appliance. If the appliance has been converted to propane (LP), the valve cover should have a label stating that the unit has been converted to propane.

Connect the gas line at the 3/8 in. (9.5mm) pipe connector on the valve at the back of appliance. We recommend connecting the appliance with an approved flex gas line. If flex gas lines are not approved in your area, you must connect a hard pipe to the gas hookup.

You must supply a manual shut-off valve in a visible location within 3 feet (914mm) of the appliance.

WARNING

Fire or Explosion Hazard

•Gas build-up during line purge may ignite.

•Purge should be performed by qualiﬁed technician.

•Ensure adequate ventilation.

•Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open ﬂame.

•A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When ﬁrst lighting appliance it will take a short time for air to purge from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally.

Air only needs to be purged again if gas valve has been turned to the OFF position.

WARNING

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS

Explosion Risk

Fire Risk

Asphyxiation Risk

•Check all ﬁttings and connections.

•Do not use open ﬂame.

•After the gas line installation is complete, all connections must be tightened and checked for leaks with a commercially-available, non-corrosive leak check solution. Be sure to rinse off all leak check solution following testing.

Fittings and connections may have loosened during shipping and handling.

WARNING

Fire hazard.

Do NOT change the valve settings.

•This valve has been preset at the factory.

•Changing valve settings may result in ﬁre hazard or bodily injury.

Omni-Test Laboratories listed gas appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2000 feet in the U.S.A. and 0 to 4500 feet in Canada.

When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner oriﬁce to a smaller size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To identify the proper oriﬁce size, check with the local gas utility.

If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet (in Canada), check with local authorities.


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