INSTALLING
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4.Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door.
NOTICE
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fire- place. The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible.
5.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line (see Figure 19). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 19).
6.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.
7.Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach log base assembly to fire- place with screws removed in step 3.
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Flexible Gas Line |
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Manual Shutoff Valve
Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
WARNING ICONG 001
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
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 gas 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 opening 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 forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
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connected fittings for leaks.
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