CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply 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.
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 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 Figure 20). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 20 through 22). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22).
8.Replace front panel.
Open
Manual 
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP Supply Tank
Manual |
Shutoff |
Valve |
Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel
19
102886