INSTALLING

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

 

 

1.

Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).

Continued 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening

 

 

propane supply tank valve.

 

3.

Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure

 

 

21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming

 

 

show a leak.

 

4.

Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections

1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).

2.Open propane supply tank valve.

3.Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.

4.Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.Correct all leaks at once.

6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 22 through 24). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24).

Open

Manual

Shutoff

Valve

Closed

Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Manual Shutoff Valve

Propane

Supply

Tank

Manual Gas Valve

Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints

Continued

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE specifications

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