® VMH26TNA
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: 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.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 25).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3.Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 26).Apply mix- ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
Manual | Open |
Shutoff |
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Valve |
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| O |
| Closed |
| POS |
Figure 25 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 25).
2.Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
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 Fig- ure 26). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light fireplace (see Operating Fire- place, pages 17 and 18). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 18).
8.Replace front panel.
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 main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints
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