OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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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 a mixture of liquid soap and water to all 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
1. | Disconnect fireplace and its individual |
| manual shutoff valve from gas supply |
| piping system. Pressures in excess of |
| 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator. |
2. | Cap off open end of gas pipe where |
| manual shutoff valve was connected. |
3. | Pressurize supply piping system by |
| either using compressed air or open- |
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 19).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open- ing main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3.Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa- ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
Manual | ON |
Open | |
Shutoff | POSITI |
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Valve |
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Closed
POS
Figure 19 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 19).
2.Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- ure 20). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fire- place, pages 14 and 15). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 15).
8.Replace front panel.
| ing main gas valve located on or near |
| gas meter. |
4. | Check all joints of gas supply piping |
| system. Apply mixture of liquid soap |
| and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- |
| ing show a leak. |
5. | Correct all leaks at once. |
6. | Reconnect heater and manual shutoff |
| valve to gas supply. Check reconnected |
| fittings for leaks. |
| Manual |
| Shutoff |
Gas Meter | Valve |
Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints | |
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