OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL

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, included, from fireplace control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer casing.

Branch

Support

Shoulder

Screw

Flexible

Gas Line

Screen

Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace

To Fireplace

Gas Regulator

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 24). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided With Fireplace

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

To Gas

 

 

Supply

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

4.Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25).

5.Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

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.

Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment

Shutoff Valve

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Desa VMH26TNB installation manual Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control, Installation Items Needed

VMH26TNB specifications

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