Desa FMH26TP Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control, Installation Items Needed

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INSTALLATION

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CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal- ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 24, page 14. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 26).

5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

6.Replace branch support back into fire- place. Feed flexible gas line into fire- place base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat- tach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.

system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into fireplace controls. If sedi- ment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may not run properly.

CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL

Installation Items Needed

•Phillips screwdriver

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

1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two

screws that hold fireplace screen in

place for shipping. These screws are

located near top of screen. Discard

Branch

Support

Shoulder

Screw

Flexible

Gas

Line

Screen

Figure 25 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace

 

screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull

 

out to remove.

2.

Remove screws that attach branch sup-

 

port to fireplace (see Figure 25). Care-

 

fully lift up branch support and remove

 

from fireplace (see Figure 25).

3.

Route flexible gas line, included, from

 

fireplace control to equipment shutoff

 

valve through side or rear access holes

 

in outer casing.

To Fireplace

Gas Regulator

➞

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator

Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

➞

To External

 

 

Regulator

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 26). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

Figure 26 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Compact Heat MajicPROPANE/LP VENT-FREE Fireplace System Safety InformationUnpacking Product FeaturesLocal Codes Product IdentificationAssembling Hood AssemblyInstalling Log Assembling FireplaceConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Locating Fireplace InstallationInstallation Items Check GAS TypeRough Opening for Installing in Wall BUILT-IN Fireplace InstallationMantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Optional Mantel InstallationAssembling Brass Trim Brass trim shipped with mantel Installing Blower Accessory GA3450TRemoving Upper Louver Assembly Installing Blower AssemblyPlug fan kit into 120-Volt Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation For Built-In InstallationConnecting to GAS Supply Extension CordAttaching Wood Base to Solid Floor Installation Items Needed Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater ControlPressure Testing Fireplace GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating FireplaceLighting Instructions Inspecting Burner Cabinet Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Burner Flame PatternObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at Technical Service SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service HintsFMH26TP Illustrated Parts BreakdownDescription QTY Parts ListAccessories 107106 Warranty Information

FMH26TP specifications

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