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INSTALLATION
Continued
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in
supply line as shown in Figure 21, page 16. Locate
sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning.
Install in piping system between fuel supply and
heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped mat-
ter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into fireplace controls. If sediment 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
• s ealant ( resist ant to pro pane/L P g as, not
provided)
1. Open lower louver (see Figure 22).
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 22). The flexible gas supply line con-nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
2. Route flexible gas line, included, from fire-
place control to equipment shutoff valve
through side access holes in outer casing.
3. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to flex-
ible gas line/equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 23).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings (Thermo-stat-Controlled Models Only). CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings (Remote-Ready Models Only).
Figure 22 - Flexible Gas Line Location
(Remote-Ready Unit Shown)
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Lower
Louver
Flexible Gas
Line
Figure 23 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Provided With
Fireplace
To Gas Regulator (Thermostat-
Controlled Models) or Control
Valve (Remote-Ready Models)
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
PROPANE/LP
To External Regulator
NATURAL GAS
To Gas Supply
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.

WARNING: Never use an

open flame to check for a leak.

Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-

tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles

forming show a leak. Correct all

leaks at once.

4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, below. Feed
flexible gas line into fireplace. Make sure the
entire flexible gas line is in fireplace.