Desa LMFP33PR(A) Installing GAS Piping to Fireplace Location, Installation Items Needed

Framing Material

INSTALLATION

Continued

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.

Firebox

Mantel Shelf

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox	13"	16"
Hood

19"

21"

Wire-mesh Screen

	Note: All vertical
Supplied	measurements are
	from top of fireplace
Firebox	hood opening to
Hood	bottom of mantel
Must Be	shelf. These minimum
Used at	clearances replace any
All Times	other recommended
	clearances supplied
	with your ANSI Z21.11.2
	approved gas logs.

Figure 18 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING:Aqualifiedservice person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION:Neverconnectpro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LPsupply.Thisfireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

•external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by installer)

•piping (check local codes)

•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

•equipment shutoff valve *

•test gauge connection *

•sediment trap (optional)

•tee joint

•pipe wrench

•approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

*A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 34.

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