OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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A.G.A. | |
Manual Shutoff Valve | |
With 1/8" NPT Tap* | |
| From |
| External |
Approved | Regulator |
(11" W.C. | |
Flexible | to 14" |
Gas Line | W.C. |
| Pressure) |
3" Minimum |
|
Pipe Nipple Cap | Tee Joint |
Sediment Trap
Figure 31 - Gas Connection
*Purchase the optional A.G.A.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
•5/16" hex socket wrench or
•Phillips screwdriver
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1.Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2.Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace. Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace (see Figure 32).
CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.
3. Route flexible gas line (provided by |
installer) from manual shutoff valve to |
fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line |
Figure 32 - Removing Log Base Assem- bly From Fireplace
NOTICE : Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible.
4. Attach a 45˚ flare union gas connector to flexible gas line from gas supply (see Figure 33). Connect flare union to flex- ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 33).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, column 3.
6. 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 fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
| Flexible Gas Line from | ||
| Manual Shutoff Valve | ||
To Fireplace | Provided by Installer | ||
Gas Regulator | Gas | Manual | |
➞ | |||
Connector | Shutoff | ||
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| Valve | |
Flexible Gas Line from | ➞ | ||
Fireplace Gas Regulator | To | |
External | ||
Provided with Fireplace | ||
Regulator | ||
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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 gas regulator.
2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve.
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 fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
through one of the access holes. |
Figure 33 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines |
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