Fireplace Installation, Check GAS Type, Natural From

Fireplace Installation

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install fireplace. See dealer where you purchased your fireplace for proper gas type fireplace or tro purchase gas conversion kit (see Accessories, page 31).

Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install theexternalregulatorbetweenthe fireplace and propane/LP supply.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•sediment trap

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

•approved flexible gas line with gas connec- tor (if allowed by local codes)

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable al- ternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your retailer.

For propane/LP connection only, installer must supply an external regulator. External regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with vent pointing down as shown in Figure 22. Pointing vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 23).

Propane/LP Supply Tank

External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

Figure 22 - External Regulator with Vent

Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)

CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
with 1/8" NPT Tap*	Natural - From
	Natural - From
	Gas Meter (5.5"
	W.C. to 10.5" W.C.
	Pressure)
	Propane/LP From
Approved	External Regulator
Flexible	(11" W.C. to 14"
Gas Line	W.C. Pressure)

3" Minimum

Cap Pipe Tee Joint

Nipple

Sediment Trap/Drip Leg

Figure 23 - Gas Connection

*The CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the appliance or you can purchase it from your retailer.

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