Fireplace Installation
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CAUTION: Use only new, | We recommend that you install a sediment | ||||
trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure | |||||
black iron or steel pipe. Inter- | 32. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is | ||||
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping sys- | |||||
tem between fuel supply and fireplace. Locate | |||||
be used in certain areas. Check | |||||
sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter | |||||
your local codes. Use pipe of | |||||
is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps | |||||
1/2" diameter or greater to allow | moisture and contaminants. This keeps them | ||||
proper gas volume to fireplace. | from going into fireplace gas controls. If sedi- | ||||
If pipe is too small, undue loss | ment trap/drip leg is not installed or is installed | ||||
of volume will occur. |
| wrong, fireplace may not run properly. | |||
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Installation must include an equipment shutoff | CSA |
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Equipment Shutoff Valve |
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valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate |
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with 1/8" NPT Tap* | Natural - From | ||||
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. |
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NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace |
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(see Figure 32). |
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IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve (equip- |
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ment shutoff valve) in an accessible location. | Approved Flexible | ||||
External Regulator | |||||
The main gas valve is for turning on or shutting | Gas Line | ||||
(11" W.C. to 14" | |||||
off the gas to the appliance. |
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Check your building codes for any special |
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requirements for locating equipment shutoff | 3" Minimum |
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valve to fireplaces. |
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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT |
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threads. This will prevent excess sealant from | Cap Pipe |
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going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could |
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result in clogged fireplace valves. |
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WARNING: Use pipe joint | Sediment Trap/Drip Leg | ||||
Figure 32 - Gas Connection | |||||
sealant that is resistant to liquid | |||||
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petroleum (LP) gas. |
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Propane/LP | External | you can purchase it from your retailer. | |||
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Supply Tank | Regulator | CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS | |||
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| 2. Route flexible gas line (provided by in- | |||
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| staller) from equipment shutoff valve to | |||
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| fireplace. Route flexible gas supply line | |||
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Figure 31 - External Regulator with Vent | of fireplace. |
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Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only) | 3. Attach flexible gas line from gas supply to | ||||
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| control valve (see Figure 33, page 23). | |||
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 23.
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