® VMH26PR
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
•Phillips screwdriver
•sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1.Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2.Remove screws that attach branch sup- port to fireplace (see Figure 24). Care- fully lift up branch support and remove from fireplace (see Figure 24).
3.Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear ac- cess holes in outer casing. Route flex- ible gas supply line through fireplace access holes in outer casing.
NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line (see Figure 25) is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible.
4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line (see Figure 25). Con- nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line attached to gas valve of fireplace (see Figure 25).
5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
6.Replace branch support back into fire- place. Feed flexible gas line into fire- place base area while replacing branch support. Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat- tach branch support to fireplace with screws removed in step 2.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
Screen
Shipping
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
Screen
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| Support |
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Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace |
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Manual Shutoff Valve |
| Gas Connector | To Fireplace | |
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| Gas Valve | |
To Gas | Flexible Gas Line from |
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Supply | Flexible Gas Line from | |||
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➞ | Manual Shutoff Valve | Fireplace Gas Valve | ||
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Provided by Installer | Provided with Fireplace |
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Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together |
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