CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

Continued

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

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4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 18).

5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.

6.Replace branch support back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 3.

To Fireplace

 

 

 

 

Gas Regulator

Gas Connector

Manual Shutoff Valve

 

 

Flexible Gas Line

 

 

 

To Gas

from Fireplace Gas

 

 

 

Flexible Gas Line from

Supply

Regulator

 

 

 

Manual Shutoff Valve

Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

WARNING

WARNING ICONG 001

Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING

WARNING ICON

G 001

Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION

WARNING ICON

G 001

Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane/ LP supply and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply, page 16.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

1.Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator.

2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.

3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.

4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.Correct all leaks at once.

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Desa VMH10TP Connecting to GAS Supply Checking GAS Connections, Pressure Testing GAS Supply Piping System

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