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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Removing/Replacing Glass Door
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas fireplace or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fire- place, or using compressed air.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equip- ment shutoff valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Equipment | Open |
Shutoff |
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Valve |
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| Closed |
Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 33).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP fireplace or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas fireplace.
3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve (see Figure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5.Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 24 and 25). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24).
REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOOR
CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part infor- mation see Replacement Parts, page 29.
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Gas Valve |
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep children and pets away from glass.
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and unplug fireplace. Let cool before removing glass door or louvers.
Removing Louver Panels
Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Figure 35 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace
both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 36). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.
Spring Latch
Louver Panel
Figure 36 - Removing Louver Panel
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