Fireplace Installation
Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25).
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 fireplace or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 26, for propane/LP or Figure 27, for natural gas). Apply noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Equipment | Open |
Shutoff Valve |
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve for pro- pane/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 26, for propane/LP or Figure 27, for natural gas). Apply non- corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page
19). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
6. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19 or 20 depending on your model).
Closed
Figure 25 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Louver Panels and Glass Door
CAUTION: Do not operate this fireplace with a broken glass
Propane/LP Supply Tank
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas Valve |
door panel or without the glass door panel securely in place. For replacement part informa- tion see Replacement Parts, page 34.
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removing broken glass. Do not remove if glass is hot. Keep
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas
Meter
Gas Valve
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas Fireplace
children and pets away from glass.
WARNING: If fireplace has been running, turn off and un- plug fireplace. Let cool before re- moving glass door or louvers.
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