Vanguard Heating SBVBP(A), SBVBN(A) Checking GAS Connections, Connecting Fireplace to GAS Supply

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

Continued

Approved Flexible

Gas Line

3" Minimum

Cap

A.G.A. Design- Certified Manual Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT Tap*

Natural - From Gas

Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5"

W.C. Pressure )

LP - From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure)

Pipe Nipple Tee Joint

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 commercial leak test solution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Sediment Trap/Drip Leg

*The A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer.

Figure 26 - Gas Connection

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual

manual shutoff valve from gas supply

piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

1.Open lower door panel.

2.Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from manual shutoff valve to fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line through slot in stove bottom and attach to valve.

3.Attach a 45° flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply (see Figure 27). Connect flare union to flex- ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 27).

4.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.

 

psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas

 

regulator.

2.

Cap off open end of gas pipe where

 

manual shutoff valve was connected.

3.

Pressurize supply piping system by ei-

 

ther opening propane/LP supply tank

 

valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or

 

opening main gas valve located on or near

 

gas meter for natural gas fireplace, or

 

using compressed air.

4.

Check all joints of gas supply piping

 

system. Apply commercial leak test

 

solution to all gas joints. Bubbles form-

 

ing show a leak. Correct all leaks at

 

once.

5.

Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff

To Fireplace

Gas Valve

Flare Union

Manual Shutoff Valve

valve to gas supply. Check reconnected

fittings for leaks.

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Valve

Provided with Fireplace

Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

Figure 27 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

To Gas Supply (Natural)

To External Regulator (Propane/LP)

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Contents For Your Safety What to do if YOU Smell GAS For Your SafetySBVBNA, Sbvbpa Remote Ready Vent Freestanding Fireplace Safety InformationProduct Identification Product FeaturesLocal Codes OperationLocation and Space Requirements PRE-INSTALLATION PreparationUse an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket Stove Body AssemblyInstalling Fireplace Into Stove Body Freestanding Fireplace AssemblyInstalling GA3700/DA3610T Blowers Installing Optional Blower AccessoryInstalling Rear Cover Venting InstallationInstallation Precautions Type B-VENT Installation Listed B-0 or Greater Installation of Listed B-1 VentChecking Vent Capacity Installing Vent System in a ChaseChimneys Relining SystemsHigh Altitude Installation Troubleshooting Venting ProblemsFlue GAS Spillage Causes of Spillage and Corrective ActionInstalling GAS Piping to Fireplace Location Fireplace InstallationInstallation Items Needed Check GAS TypePressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Back View of Thermostat Base Installing Optional Wall Mounted Thermostat GWMT1Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit Installing Remote ReceiverREMOVING/REPLACING Glass Door Installing Log No Installing LOGS, Lava Rock and Glowing EmbersManual Lighting Procedure For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsThermostat Control Operation Optional Remote OperationGhrc Series Operation Ghrct Series OperationPilot Assembly Operating Optional Blower AccessoryInspecting Burners Operating Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted ThermostatGlass Door Cleaning and MaintenancePilot and Burners LogsAfter pilot lights, keep control knob TroubleshootingPressed in 30 seconds Inlet gas pressure is too low OrificeCompany Pane/LP or natural gas companyTions on Fireplace produces unwanted odorsLow line pressure Pilot is partially cloggedTechnical Service Replacement PartsWiring Diagram Service HintsSbvbna Sbvbpa SpecificationsAccessories Sbvbna Sbvbpa Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListIndicates Color Suffix Designation Amity SCIVF* Series PSCIVF* SeriesKEY Part Description QTY Warranty Information

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