INSTALLation
Continued
CONNECTING Equipment shutoff valve to heater control
Installation Items Needed
• 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 branch support to fireplace (see Figure 20). Carefully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 20).
3.Route flexible gas line, included, from fireplace control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer casing.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 21). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/ equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21).
5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
6.Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
Branch | Screen | Shoulder |
Support | Shipping | |
| Screw | Screw |
Flexible
Gas Line
Screen
Figure 20 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
To Fireplace | Equipment Shutoff |
Gas Regulator | Valve Provided by |
| Installer |
PROPANE/LP
To External
Regulator
Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator
Provided with Fireplace
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
Figure 21 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
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