Desa VC42N, CGCDV42NR, VC42P, CGCDV42PR, (V)VC42P, CGCDV42PR Checking GAS Connections

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Fireplace

Installation

Continued

To Gas Supply

(Natural)Equipment

Shutoff Valve

To External Regulator (Propane/LP)

Flexible Gas Line

Do NOT Kink

Control Valve

Figure 32 - Connecting Flexible Gas Line

to Millivolt Valve

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

5.Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than

1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either 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.

3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 34, for propane/LP or Figure 35, for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Equipment

Open

Shutoff Valve

 

Closed

Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

WARNING:Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply

Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

(3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual equip-

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Valve

ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage fireplace gas regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either 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.

Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for

Propane/LP Gas Fireplace

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

Gas

Meter

Gas Valve

Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for

Natural Gas Fireplace

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Product IdentificationLocation and space requirements Product FeaturesPre-Installation Preparation Local CodesVenting clearances Clearances42 1067 mm Front 36 914 mm Top of Standoffs Vent See ventingFireplace Framing and finishingNoncombustible mantels at any height above Termination CAP AIR Supply Inlet GAS Meter Location of Termination CapInstallation Precautions Venting Installation InstructionsInstallation Planning Installing Horizontal Vent Cap Noncombustible Exterior Round Termination Ground Floor InstallationRecommended Applications Corner ground floor installation Snorkel Termination InstallationHorizontal System Installation Using TWO 90 Elbows Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole Installation for vertical terminationFlat Ceiling Installation Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe Vertical Venting High Altitude InstallationDesa 5/8 Pipe & Vent Kits Number Description Parts list for venting kits and componentsPlug in blower power cord Fireplace InstallationInstalling optional blower accessories Model BK InstallationBlower Model BKT Model BKT InstallationInstallation Items Needed Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace LocationBlower Wiring Diagram Propane/LP Supply TankExternal Regulator Vent Pointing Down Connecting Fireplace to GAS SupplyDisconnect fireplace and its individual equip Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see FigureTurn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- pliance, Installing optional wall Mount Switch gwmS2Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Installing Remote ReceiverRemoving Glass Door Removing/Replacing Glass DoorRemoving Louver Panels Cleaning Glass Door Installing lava rock and glowing embersInstalling Brick liner Models BL42DASA and BL42DHASA Close top and bottom louvers For your safety Read before lightingOperating Fireplace Lighting InstructionsRemote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Optional Hand-HeldThermostat Series Model HRC200 On/Off Series Model HRC100Inspecting Burners Operating optional blower accessoryPilot assembly Key Pad Lock FeatureGlass Door Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Venting system Pilot and burnersLogs Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLong enough Control knob pressed Problem could be caused byBurner orifice clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Is lit After pilot lights, keep gasCold Minute Air in gas line Operate burner until air is When burner is lit HI position when burner isOr shut off Service person Remote does not function Tery power is lowStatement above Specifications Replacement PartsService Hints Technical ServiceModels VC42N, VVC42N, VC42P, VVC42P, cgcDV42nr and cgcDV42pr Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List 19 18 Burner Pan Assembly Accessories Wall mounted thermostat control kit gwmt1 Not Shown Wall mounted on/off switch gwmS2 Not ShownLimited Warranty DIRECT-VENT Fireplace Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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