OWNER’S MANUAL
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
•5/16" hex socket wrench or
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1.Open lower louver door panel by gen- tly pulling forward.
2.Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from manual shutoff valve to fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes on side of fireplace.
3.Attach a 45° flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply (see Figure 36). Connect flare union to flex- ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 36).
4.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply commercial leak test solution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show 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 manual 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 manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther 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.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply commercial leak test so- lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5.Reconnect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
To Fireplace
Gas Valve
Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Valve Provided with Fireplace
Flare Union | Manual Shutoff Valve |
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To Gas Supply (Natural)
To External
Regulator
(Propane/LP)
Flexible Gas Line from Manual Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer
Figure 36 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
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