Desa VMH10TPC, EFS10TNA, EFS10TPA Connecting Fireplace to GAS Supply, Checking GAS Connections

INSTALLATION

Continued

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

•Phillips screwdriver

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibil- ity from the fireplace (see Fig- ure 1, page 5). The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

1.Route flexible gas line, included, from fire- place control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer cas- ing (see Figure 1, page 5).

2.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/ equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23).

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator.Holdgasregulatorwith wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings (Ther- mostat-Controlled Models Only).

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings (Re- mote-Ready Models Only).

3.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.

4.Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area.

To Gas Regulator
(Thermostat-Controlled	Equipment
Models) or Control Valve
(Remote-Ready Models)	Shutoff Valve
➞	PROPANE/LP
	To External
	Regulator

Flexible Gas Line	➞
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided	NATURAL
With Fireplace
	To Gas Supply

Figure 23 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line

to Equipment Shutoff Valve

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections, internal and external to unit, 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 noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Sup- ply, page 17.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in ex- cess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-

ment shutoff valve was connected.

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